Athirson
Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira, better known as Athirson is a Brazilian former footballer who played as left back.Usually an attacking left back or wing-back, Athirson could also play on the left wing, and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his accurate passing, long-range striking ability, attacking drive, and articulate dribbling skills.
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Athirson was signed by Juventus but loaned to Flamengo in February 2002. He contract was terminated in October 2003. Athirson played five times for the Brazilian national team. He also made 14 appearances and scored two goals for the Brazilian U-23 side, which competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Brazil under-20 squad which won the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. Usually an attacking left back or wing-back, Athirson could also play on the left wing, and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his accurate passing, long-range striking ability, attacking drive, and articulate dribbling skills.
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This is the first time ever that official team supplier’s brand was not always visible on team’s shirt. In fact the official supplier of the season was Lotto. But Lotto’s brand and logos were only visible on friendly games shirts. During the Serie A games and Champions League the usual supplier’s logos on chest and on sleeves were not the Lotto’s ones but CiaoWeb logos. CiaoWeb was an Italian web company owned by Fiat and Ifil. So basically the team’s shirts for Serie A and Champions League had a double regular sponsors on the shirt.