What is Claudio Caniggia famous for?

Claudio Paul Caniggia ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklauðjo kaˈnixja, – kaˈniʝa]; born 9 January 1967) is a retired Argentine footballer who played as forward or winger. Caniggia played 50 times for the Argentina national team. He appeared in three World Cups, and was a member of both rival clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors.

How do you pronounce Claudio Caniggia?

Claudio Paul Caniggia (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklauðjo kaˈnixja, kaˈniʝa]; Italian pronunciation: [kaˈniddʒa]; born 9 January 1967) is a retired Argentine footballer who played as forward or winger. Caniggia played 50 times for the Argentina national team.

Who is Federico Caniggia?

A quick, and physically strong striker, with good technique, Caniggia was known for his speed as a player, and competed in athletics before his football career, taking part in athletic tournaments at the provincial level, running the 100 meters.

What happened to Caniggia in the World Cup?

At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Caniggia scored two key goals to help Argentina reach the final. In the opening game of the tournament against Cameroon, he was fouled three times in a single dribble, the last taking him out and earning Benjamin Massing a red card.

Who is Claudio Caniggia’s wife Mariana Nannis?

ARGENTINA World Cup star Claudio Caniggia has been accused of living with a drug-addled prostitute – by his own wife. And the former Rangers striker’s missus Mariana Nannis claimed Caniggia beat her so badly she suffered a miscarriage. Caniggia, 52, won an SPL title, two Scottish Cups and two League Cups after joining Gers from Dundee.

What happened to Giuseppe Caniggia?

After a 1–1 draw against Napoli on 21 March 1993, following a surprise doping test, Caniggia was handed a 13-month ban for taking cocaine; he has a history of enjoying the high life. After his ban expired, he joined Benfica on a year-long loan financed by the Parmalat dairy company.