Fernando Redondo. Tango.
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Fernando Carlos Redondo
submitted by teaforfour
When I think about Fernando Redondo, the first memory that comes to mind is from almost twelve years ago, on a cold night in Manchester. Having all but ensured progress into the semi finals of the 1999-2000 UEFA Champions League, Redondo picked up the ball on the left flank in Madrid’s half and went down the field, being marked by Manchester United defender Herning Berg. What Redondo did next exceeds all superlatives; but it did lead a very curious Alex Ferguson to enquire after the game if Redondo had, indeed, magnets in place of heels. (Not that it would’ve helped much)
Redondo was born in the region of Adrogué in Buenos Aires, Argentina to a middle-class family. Before devoting a full-time career to football, he read Law in university, and was training to become a lawyer.
He moved to Spain in 1990 to play for then first division outfit Tenerife, under the guidance of fellow countryman and former Real Madrid player, Jorge Valdano. Infamously, it was Valdano’s Tenerife, with Redondo as their anchorman, who put a dent on Real Madrid’s title aspirations, twice in a row, and allowed Barça their impressive achievement of four La Ligas in a row. Four years later, Redondo followed Valdano to the Spanish capital, and another Real Madrid legend was born. His arrival was received mostly with scepticism, but his performance on the field immediately won over his doubters. He went on to play a very pivotal part in Real Madrid’s midfield - an ideal box-to-box midfielder, his preferred method on the pitch was to involve himself in the attack.
During Florentino Perez’s first tenure at Real Madrid, Redondo was forced out of the squad on a 11m euro deal to Milan, which left many confused, and Redondo very angry. However, Redondo’s career took a turn for the worse as he suffered from a crushed knee ligament at training, before even kicking the ball with Milan. Undergoing three re-constructive surgeries in Milan, Madrid and Buenos Aires, Redondo returned to the game, almost two years later. Like many former greats, recurring injuries forced Redondo to retire, aged only 35.
As far as success is concerned, Redondo won plenty. Two UCLs with Real Madrid, one with Milan, three league titles in Spain and Italy, as well as the Spanish Super Cup and the Italian Cup. With Argentina, Redondo’s career was less than smooth - he was infamously kicked out of the squad by Daniel Passarella after he refused to cut his hair. However, Redondo was part of the team that won the Copa America in 1993; Argentina’s last major win.
Last, but not in the least, he is a man of very refined taste: Likes Ferraris, Aston Martins, collects/is interested in antiques, is a fan of Gabriel García Marquéz and Italian fashion magazines.
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(vía siemprelosblancos)
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