Alfredo Di Stéfano

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Alfredo Di Stéfano born?July 4, 1926
2. Where was Alfredo Di Stéfano born?Barracas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. When did Alfredo Di Stéfano die?July 7, 2014 (age 88)
4. What is the club career highlights?Played for River Plate, Millonarios, Real Madrid, Espanyol, and others
5. What is the international representation?Capped by Argentina, Colombia, and Spain
6. Which clubs did Alfredo Di Stéfano play for?He played for River Plate, Millonarios, and Real Madrid, and later for other clubs around the world.

Football (Soccer): A team sport played with a spherical ball between two teams of 11 players, emphasizing skill, strategy, and athleticism.
European Cup/Champions League: The premier annual club football competition organized by UEFA, contested by top-division European clubs.
Ballon d'Or: An annual award presented by France Football magazine to the male player deemed to have performed the best over the previous year.
Dynasty: A period of great success and dominance by a particular team or individual in a sport or field.