Today gave the world several famous people who closely connected their lives with soccer. Such personalities were born today:
Leonid Buryak (1953) is a former soccer player and coach. He is best known for his performances in Dynamo Kyiv, where he was one of the key performers. Also Leonid defended the colors of Odessa "Chernomorets", Moscow "Torpedo", Kharkiv "Metalist", as well as Finnish KPT-85. In the USSR national team Buryak played 49 matches, scored 8 goals.
At one time he managed the Ukraine national team and Dynamo Kyiv. The last place of Leonid Iosifovich's work was Alexandria, with which Buriak worked for several months.
Mario Gomez (1985) - former German footballer, striker. He finished his career at Stuttgart. He is of Spanish origin. Previously played for Fiorentina, Besiktas, Bayern. Bronze medalist of the World and European Championships (2010, 2012). Vice-champion of Europe in 2008. In total in the national team of Germany Gomez played 78 matches, scored 31 goals.
Ludovic Julie (1976) is a former French footballer. In his time Julie defended the colors of Barcelona, Roma, Monaco, Lyon, PSG and Lorient. Winner of the Champions League in the 2005/2006 season. Two-time champion of Spain. Champion of France. In the national team of France played 17 matches, scored 3 goals.