Today, April 28th, Diego Pablo Simeone said “Cholo” blows out 54 candles. The Argentine midfielder wore the shirt of Lazio from 1999 to 2003, demonstrating his charismatic leadership on the pitch which allowed him to have many successes also as a coach at the helm ofAtletico Madrid. He is remembered for his determination, his dynamism and also for his remarkable eye for goals: above all, the goal he scored on 1 April 2000 at home to the Juventus which allowed, in addition to winning the direct clash for the scudetto, to begin a wonderful run up to winning the championship.
With the eagle on his chest he won: a scudetto, an Italian Cup, an Italian Super Cup, a European Super Cup.
It also boasts 106 attendance with the Selection Argentinawhich earned him 7th place all-time in this special ranking.
Social greetings from Lazio
Through a tweet published on Xthe Lazio wanted to pay homage and send best wishes to one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the Biancoceleste club. Again congratulations Cholo!
