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1976Aug, 31

Roque Júnior

Roque Júnior, Brazilian footballer and manager
José Vítor Roque Jr. (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈhɔki ˈʒunjor]; born 31 August 1976), more commonly known as Roque Júnior, is a Brazilian football pundit and former player who played as a defender.

He won 48 caps for Brazil and was part of the winning squad at the 2002 World Cup. He is one of four players that have won Copa Libertadores, Champions League and the World Cup, the others are his fellow Brazilians Ronaldinho, Cafu and Dida.

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    Thomas Jefferson

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  • 11Oct

    Gerald R. Ford

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    Ebola

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