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HAPPY RETIREMENT, MARTIN

IAN McFARLANE looks back at the highly successful career of former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis

IAN McFARLANE

HE HUNG up his boots at the end of the season and, in my opinion, Martin Demichelis was one of the most underrated defensive lynchpins in recent history.
Born on December 20, 1980 in Cordoba, Argentina, he started out at Complejo Deportivo and Club Renato Cessarini before one of the country’s big-hitters, River Plate, came calling.
He cut his teeth in the youth set-up until being looked upon as good enough to be called up to the first team.
He was part of the ...

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