Almeyda mainly played as a defensive midfielder throughout the 90s and 2000s for European powerhouses like Sevilla and Inter Milan. His performances at club level allowed him the opportunity to represent Argentina at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups. The first job he had in management was a difficult project.
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