Sergio Livingstone
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Sergio "Sapo" Livingstone (born March 26, 1920 in Santiago, Chile) is a former Chilean goalkeeper, considered the first great footballer in the country's history. He was called El Sapo (Spanish "Toad") because of his athletic ability when catching balls.
For his country Livistone played 52 matches between 1941 and 1954 (34 of then in Copa America).
After his successful football career he became a well-known sports journalist and television figure, and was particularly famous for his colourful commentaries during important matches.
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Chile squad - 1950 FIFA World Cup | ![]() |
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DF Álvarez | MF Busquet | MF Campos | MF Carvallo | FW Cremaschi | FW Díaz | DF Farías | DF Flores | FW Ibáñez | FW Infante | GK Livingstone | DF Machuca | FW Mayanés | FW Muñoz | FW Prieto | GK Quitral | FW Riera | FW Robledo | MF Rojas | DF Roldán | MF Saez | GK Urroz | Coach: Bucciardi |