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Pierre Issa

Pierre Sanharib Issa is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a defender. He is the sporting director of Greek side Olympiacos.

Personal life
Issa was born in Germiston, South Africa, to a family of Lebanese Christians who fled Lebanon at the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War in 1975. The family joined his maternal grandfather, who served as a Lebanese consul in Johannesburg. At the age of 11, Issa relocated to France due to his father's business activities. == Club career ==
Club career
Issa began playing football in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône at age 11; he joined the academy of French semi-professional side Dunkerque at age 16. == International career ==
International career
Issa played 47 times for South Africa since making his debut on 15 November 1997 against Germany, having also captained his country. In the 1998 FIFA World Cup, during the opening match, he scored a own goal against France. Issa was also selected for the 2002 FIFA World Cup squad. == Honours ==
Honours
Olympic BeirutLebanese Premier League: 2003 • Lebanese FA Cup: 2003 IndividualLebanese Premier League Team of the Season: 2002–03 == References ==
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