Domenico Capello (; 1888 – 1950) was an

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professional

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who played as a

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. He played in the first ever game of the

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on 15 May 1910 against

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* 1888 births 1950 deaths Italian footballers Italy international footballers Serie A players Torino F.C. players Juventus F.C. players Association football midfielders {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1880s-stub