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Juan Carreño Sandoval-the nickname Trompito (1909-December 16, 1940)[1] was a Mexican footballer, and a participant of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first Mexican to score in the FIFA World Cup[2]. During this tournament he was connected with CF Atlante. This legendary player also scored Mexico’s first goal in Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928. He died of appendicitis aged 31.
[edit] Sources
- ^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part I*Biographical Notes - Heroes of Mundials" ; GiA Katowice 1993
- ^ Match report
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