Athlete who called soccer “the beautiful game” Crossword Clue

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Athlete who called soccer “the beautiful game” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ATHLETE (noun)
1. a person trained to compete in sports
BEAUTIFUL (adjective)
1. delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
2. (of weather) highly enjoyable

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