Noël Sinibaldi (10 January 1920 – 28 October 2003) was a French

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player and manager.

Early and personal life

Born in Montemaggiore, Corsica, Sinibaldi's two brothers

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and

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were also footballers.

Career

Sinibaldi played who played as a striker for

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and

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. He also managed

References

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