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Facts

Also Known As Lothar Herbert Matthäus
Born March 21, 1961 (age 65) • Erlangen • Germany
Awards And Honors FIFA World Cup (1990) • FIFA World Cup (1986) • FIFA World Cup (1982)

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French soccer player Kylian Mbappe, wearing jersey number 10, takes a shot on goal during the FIFA World Cup quarter final against England at Al Bayt Stadium.
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