The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 1 January
1972: World Cup-winning former French full-back Lilian Thuram is born (celebrates 40th birthday)
1969: Paul Lawrie, Scottish winner of the 1999 Open at Carnoustie and former Ryder Cup player, is born (celebrates 43rd birthday).
1968: Former Croatia, Real Madrid, Arsenal and West Ham striker Davor Suker is born (celebrates 44th birthday).
