Footballer chain-smoker icon and bon vivant par excellence
Claudio Caniggia recalls his 1990 Italian World Cup experience
Discusses Argentina's hopes in Qatar
Claudio Paul Caniggia is a former Argentine football player who played as a striker. He was a member of the Argentina national team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and he also played in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
Caniggia was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his love of smoking cigarettes. He was often seen smoking on the pitch, and he even posed for a famous photo shoot in which he was smoking a cigarette while wearing the Argentina national team jersey.
Despite his off-field antics, Caniggia was a talented player. He was a quick and skillful winger, and he was a dangerous goalscorer. He scored 27 goals in 50 appearances for the Argentina national team.
In an interview with The Guardian, Caniggia recalled his experience at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. He said that it was a "great experience" and that he "enjoyed every minute of it." He also discussed Argentina's hopes for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He said that he believes that Argentina has a "good chance" of winning the tournament, and he praised the team's young players.
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