Alfred Aston
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Alfred Aston was a French association football
winger and manager. He was part of France national football team
at the FIFA World Cup 1934 and 1938. He was capped
31 times for his country.
He played football until the age of 44, at FC Tours where he was both player and coach.
He was born to an English father and a French mother.
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
winger and manager. He was part of France national football team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
at the FIFA World Cup 1934 and 1938. He was capped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
31 times for his country.
He played football until the age of 44, at FC Tours where he was both player and coach.
He was born to an English father and a French mother.