Julio Abbadie

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Julio César Abbadie (born in Montevideo, September 7, 1930) was a former Uruguayan football (soccer) player in striker role.

During his career he played for C.A. Peñarol, when he won in 1966 Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. He also played in Italy (from 1956 to 1962) with Genoa and Lecco. In total he played Serie A 140 matches and scored 31 goals.

For the Uruguay national football team he got 27 caps and participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals in the match against Scotland.

On 21 December 2004 he returned after 54 years to Genova, at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, during Serie B match against Empoli F.C.