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Who referred to Pablo as "Espartaco" during matches?

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  • Paulo Flores

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Paulo Flores was a Cuban journalist who referred to Pablo, a footballer from Uruguay, as "Espartaco" during matches. This was because Pablo was known for his physical strength and determination, which Flores thought were similar to those of the Roman gladiator Spartacus. Flores' nickname for Pablo caught on, and it is now widely used to refer to the footballer.
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