I played in every position on the field because the ball needed me everywhere.
I scored in every European Cup final. That's what matters.
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Born in Buenos Aires in 1926, Alfredo Di Stefano
Born in Buenos Aires in 1926, Alfredo Di Stefano was 'The Blond Arrow' who led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup triumphs. He played in three countries - Argentina, Colombia, and Spain - becoming top scorer wherever he went. One of the most important players in club football history, he laid the foundations of the modern mega-club.
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