Today’s date has gifted the world several well-known people who closely linked their lives with football:
Victor SilvernikovVictor Silvernikov (1940−2014) — a legendary midfielder of “Dynamo”. A graduate of the Zaporizhzhia “Metallurg”, but spent the majority of his career with the Kyiv club. Four-time champion of the USSR. Participant in the World Cups of 1962, 1966, and 1970. Masterfully executed free kicks — the ball would bend around the formed “wall,” and then, when it seemed to be flying over the goal, would sharply dip down.
Rui Costa (1972) — former Portuguese midfielder. Known for his performances in Italian clubs “Milan” and “Fiorentina”. In 2008, he ended his career after two seasons spent with Lisbon's “Benfica”. He played 94 matches for the Portugal national team and scored 5 goals.
Marc Overmars (1973) — former Dutch footballer. He spent the best years of his career with Amsterdam's “Ajax”, London’s “Arsenal,” and Catalonia’s “Barcelona.” In 2004, he announced his retirement due to injury. However, on August 10, 2008, he returned to football as a player for the second Dutch division team “Go Ahead Eagles.”
