He was born in Naples and played for them for three seasons before joining Parma where he won the UEFA Cup and two Italian Cups over a seven year period from 1995.

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And like Jeter, who has five World Series rings, Giggs is a winner: 12 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Champions Leagues, one Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup and a FIFA Club World Cup.

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He is by far the most successful coach in English soccer, having won 13 Premier Leagues, 10 community shields, five FA Cups, four league cups, and two UEFA Champions Leagues.

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Many Nigerians often claim that Kanu is Africa's most decorated footballer, with his trophy cabinet displaying medals for the Champions League, Uefa Cup, Olympic Games, six domestic championships (including two Premier League titles) as well as three FA Cups.

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