Today the world was gifted a few famous people who closely connected their lives with football:
Anatoly DemyanenkoAnatoly Demyanenko (1959) - former Ukrainian footballer, defender. Player of the USSR national team and long-time captain of Kyiv's "Dynamo". In childhood, he played equally well in hockey and football, but ultimately chose football. Since 2005, he worked as the head coach of Kyiv's "Dynamo", parting ways on September 20, 2007 by mutual agreement. Together with the team, he created a "golden" double in 2007 and was recognized as the best coach in Ukraine (2007).
Gianluca Zambrotta (1977) - former Italian footballer. World champion of 2006 as part of the national team of Italy. Noted for his high speed, which allowed him to cover the entire flank (can play both right and left), combining the functions of a defender and a midfielder.
Socrates (1954-2011) - former Brazilian footballer, midfielder, captain of the Brazilian national team at the World Cups of 1982 and 1986. Ranked 63rd among the best players of the 20th century according to World Soccer magazine. Ranked 77th among the best players in the history of football according to Placar magazine. Included in the list of the best players of the 20th century according to Voetbal International. Member of FIFA 100. While being a professional footballer, he obtained a medical degree from the University of São Paulo, and after finishing his sports career, he earned a PhD.
