Fernando Ruben Gago is an Argentine professional former player and football manager of Racing Club.
24 Facts About Fernando Gago
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Fernando Gago's signing came shortly after that of fellow Argentine youngster Gonzalo Higuain from River Plate, and teenage Brazilian full-back Marcelo.
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Fernando Gago did not play any games for three months for Real Madrid around the turn of 2009 to 2010.
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Fernando Gago had previously rejected offers from Russia and Turkey.
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Fernando Gago's brief spell at El Fortin was marred by further muscle and knee problems.
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Fernando Gago signed a three-year deal in the aim of making the Argentina squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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On 24 April 2016, Fernando Gago suffered the same injury after 44 minutes at home to River Plate, returning at the end of November.
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Fernando Gago suffered another injury on international duty that October, and did not recover until May 2018.
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Fernando Gago came on in the 89th minute for captain Pablo Perez just before the game went to extra time, and suffered another Achilles injury in the 116th minute.
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Fernando Gago was part of the under-20 squad which won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Fernando Gago played in the 2007 Copa America, and was part of the team which won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.
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Fernando Gago was one of over 100 players used by Diego Maradona in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, but one of the highest-profile absentees for the final tournament in South Africa.
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Fernando Gago returned to the squad for the 2011 Copa America.
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Fernando Gago was named in Argentina's 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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On 5 October 2017, Fernando Gago returned to the national team against Peru.
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Fernando Gago relished operating in a holding role at Boca Juniors, functioning as a deep-lying playmaker in front of the defence, due to his intelligence and ability to dictate play in midfield with his passing; he has played in a similar role with the Argentina national team and other clubs.
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Fernando Gago is capable of reaching the opponent's box, possesses a tremendous vision for the game, [he] can cover much ground and knows how to protect the ball.
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On 17 January 2021, Fernando Gago was appointed manager of Argentine Primera Division side Aldosivi.
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Fernando Gago returned to work on 21 October 2021, signing with Racing Club until the end of the following year.
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In June 2022, despite eliminations from the Copa Argentina and Copa Sudamericana, Fernando Gago's contract was renewed for another year.
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Fernando Gago earned the nickname "El Pintita" ever since Ramon Maddoni scolded him for playing with his hair.
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Fernando Gago was married to professional tennis player Gisela Dulko with whom he has two sons and a daughter.
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In September 2005, Fernando Gago's father died of a stroke while Fernando Gago was playing for Boca Juniors against Racing Club.
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In February 2021, his brother died in the same way while Fernando Gago was managing Aldosivi against the same club.