Who is Enzo Scifo?
Vincenzo "Enzo" Daniele Scifo is a Belgian former professional footballer, born on the 19th of February 1966, who played as a midfielder for clubs in Belgium, France and Italy and for the Belgium national team.
Questions about Enzo Scifo
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Where was Enzo Scifo born?
Enzo Scifo was born in La Louvière, Wallonia, on the 19th of February 1966, to Italian parents from Sicily.
How many FIFA World Cups did Enzo Scifo play in?
Enzo Scifo played in four FIFA World Cups, in 1986, 1990-1994 and 1998, one of only three Belgian players ever to do so.
How much did Internazionale pay to sign Enzo Scifo in 1987?
Internazionale paid 7.5 billion Lire to sign Enzo Scifo in 1987, which was, at the time, the record fee for a football transfer.
What goal is Enzo Scifo famous for at the 1990 World Cup?
Enzo Scifo is remembered for a long-range goal in Belgium's 3-1 first round win over Uruguay at the 1990 World Cup, scored in Verona on the 17th of June. The goal was later voted the tenth greatest FIFA World Cup goal of the century, in a 2002 poll that drew 2,935 votes.
Why did Enzo Scifo retire from professional football?
Enzo Scifo retired from professional football in 2000, at age thirty-six, while playing for Charleroi, after being diagnosed with chronic arthritis.