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Faustino Asprilla

Faustino Hernan Asprilla Hinestroza is a former Colombian football player. Although undeniably talented he is also a controversial figure for his unpredictable temper. He was known by his supporters in his home country as The Octopus for his uniquely flexible and fluid style. To everyone else he was 'Tino', or '2 goal Tino', as his goals usually came in twos.

Asprilla was part of the Colombian team which beat Argentina 5-0 in a World Cup Qualifier game in Buenos Aires in 1993. Unfortunately when it came to the World Cup proper the team was in disarray, and Asprilla walked out ...

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