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Roberto CherroArgentine footballer, striker.
Date of Birth: 23.02.1907
Country:  Argentina |
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Biography of Roberto Cherro
Roberto Cherro was an Argentine football player and forward. He was born on February 23, 1907, in the Barracas neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Italian immigrants. Although the surname of his family was Serra, they were commonly referred to as Cherro in the Italian manner.
Early Career
At the age of 10, Roberto's younger brother Felipe introduced him to the youth football section of Club Sportivo Barracas. At the age of 17, Roberto made his debut for the main team of Barracas in a match against Porteño. Unfortunately, his debut was unsuccessful as his team lost 0-1.
Professional Career
In 1925, Cherro transferred to Ferro Carril Oeste, but his stay there was short-lived. A few months later, he joined Boca Juniors, where he spent the best years of his career. He scored 202 goals for the club, including 106 in professional football, and won 5 Argentine championships.
International Career
Cherro made his debut for the Argentina national team on October 16, 1926, in a match against Bolivia, which Argentina won 5-0. He scored two goals in that match. In total, he played 16 matches for the national team and scored 13 goals, with an average of 0.75 goals per match. He was a key striker for the team in the 1928 Olympic tournament, scoring in almost every game. However, an injury prevented Cherro from playing in the final, where Argentina lost to Uruguay 1-2. He also played in one match against France at the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Later Life and Death
After retiring from professional football, Cherro worked as a radio commentator for football matches. Unfortunately, Roberto Cherro passed away at the age of 53.
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