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Philippe Albert
Philippe Julien Albert
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Philippe Julien Albert (born 10 August 1967) is a Belgian former professional footballer and television pundit. As a player he was a defender. He played for Charleroi, KV Mechelen and Anderlecht in his native Belgium, and for English clubs Newcastle United and Fulham. It was at Newcastle that he became known as an attack-minded centre-back for his forward runs from defence in the team dubbed as "the Entertainers". Albert made 41 appearances for the Belgium national team from 1987 to 1997, and represented his country at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
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‘People always ask me about my goal, I don’t mind, it was a great goal and to do that against the best goalkeeper in the world was unbelievable’ Philippe Albert speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo about his famous chip against Manchester United 30 years on
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Princess Delphine of Belgium, the extramarital daughter of King Albert II, wants equal treatment - EL PAÍS English
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Philippe Albert reflects on 'very special' Manchester United chip and favourite Newcastle goal
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Philippe Albert: ‘Keegan would buy fish and chips and the drinks for our Newcastle team’
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