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Elson Evelio Becerra (April 26, 1978 — January 8, 2006) was a Colombian footballer, who was shot in a night club Cartagena together with friend Alexander Ríos. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... To suggest a relevant news story for the main page, refer to the criteria then add your suggestion at the candidates page. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The term footballer is ambiguous, as there are several games known as football. ... Bocagrande Cartagena Bocagrande y el puerto de Cartagena San Pedro Square, Old City Cartagena Fortresses of Cartagena are inscribed on the World Heritage List. ...

The striker had played for Al-Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates since 2003. He previously played for Deportes Tolima and Atlético Júnior. Strikers, also known as centre forwards, forwards, and attackers, are the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Al Jazeera (Arabic: ), meaning The Island or The (Arabian) Peninsula is an Arabic-language television channel based in Qatar. ...

A national team player, Becerra participated in the 2001 Copa America as well as the 2003 Confederations Cup, where he became noted for trying to save the life of the collapsed Marc-Vivien Foé. He also featured in Colombias's unsuccessful qualification for the 2006 World Cup. First International Mexico 3 - 1 Colombia (Panama City, Panama; 10 February 1938) Largest win Argentina 0 - 5 Colombia (Buenos Aires, Argentina; 5 September 1993) Worst defeat Argentina 9 - 1 Colombia (Santiago, Chile; 7 February 1945) World Cup Appearances 4 (First in 1962) Best result Round 2, 1990 Copa América... The Copa Am rica 2001 was held in Colombia, from July 11 to July 29, 2001. ... The 2003 Confederations Cup football tournament was held in France in June 2003. ... Marc-Vivien Foé Marc-Vivien Foé (May 1, 1975 – June 26, 2003) was a Cameroonian midfield football player, born in Nkolo, Centre Province, Cameroon. ... In the Qualification process for the 2006 Football World Cup, the six FIFA confederations were allocated a share of the 32 spots available on the basis of the strength of their teams. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cupâ„¢ (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germanyâ„¢, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ...