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Updated Thursday July 13, 2000, 9:59 PM GMT Manuel Rui Costa
Another class act. Joined Fiorentina from Benfica six years ago and has been a key figure in the club's success in Serie A and European competition. Made his international debut against Switzerland in 1993, two years after helping Portugal win the World Youth Cup. On his day, one of the best in the business. Tore England apart with incisive runs and passing in Portugals 3-2 victory. Was substituted in the 85th minute. Romania put the shackles on him in Portugal's second match. Was given to much freedom by Turkey and he subsequently tore them apart. Was having his usual visionary game when he was taken off midway through the second half against the French.
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