August is one of the most important months for football. In Europe, all the major leagues (Serie A, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1) kick off during this time. But August is also distinguished by some famous birthdays.
If the eighth month of the year has given birth to extraordinary personalities like Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong (the first man to set foot on the Moon), and figures of the caliber of Michael Jackson, Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman, it also deserves recognition from a sporting perspective.
In fact, Usain Bolt, the greatest sprinter of all time who holds the world records in the 100 and 200 meters as well as the 4x100 relay, was born in August. So were Magic Johnson, one of the greatest basketball players in history, and Federica Pellegrini, the number one among Italian swimmers. But August has also produced significant football talent.
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It’s interesting to note that both the current Juventus coach (Thiago Motta) and his predecessor (Massimiliano Allegri) were born in this month. August also saw the birth of two World Cup winners, Filippo Inzaghi and Marco Materazzi, as well as a European Champion, Giorgio Chiellini. Not to mention Javier Zanetti, Demetrio Albertini, and Mario Balotelli.
