The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 8th May
1966: Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1970: Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Luis Enrique is born (celebrates 43rd birthday).
1978: Brazilian defender Lucio is born (celebrates 35th birthday).
1981: Juventus' Italian World-Cup winning defender Andrea Barzagli is born (celebrates 32nd birthday).