A Quote by Javier Zanetti

I was close to joining Barcelona and Real Madrid, but I am happy to have remained at Inter because I knew that sooner or later our moment to shine would arrive, and it did.

Javier Zanetti

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Javier Zanetti
Argentinian - Athlete
Born: August 10, 1973

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Marcelo

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