During his eighteen years in the major leagues, Clemente won many awards and helped his team win two World Series championships.

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He played on three World Cup teams, including the two thousand two team that reached the quarterfinals.

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During World War Two, Adair served on a trained army team that removed and destroyed bombs.

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However, despite a poll showing the majority of Argentina fans thought Maradona was unfit to coach the national team going into the final two World Cup qualifying matches, he guided the team through to South Africa with two dramatic victories.

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Red Sox billionaire owner John Henry bought the MLB franchise in 2002 and reversed the curse, bringing two World Series titles to the team in 2004 and 2007.

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"I beat her when playing for Ireland in the World team championships two years ago so I must have a chance especially with the home crowd behind me, " said Madeline.

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