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José Maria Marin: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is José Maria Marin? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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José Maria Marin
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José Maria Marin (6 May 1932 – 20 July 2025) was a Brazilian politician and sports administrator who was the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (Portuguese: Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, CBF) from March 2012 until April 2015. He had previously served as vice-governor and governor of São Paulo state and was a former football player. Marin was arrested as part of the 2015 FIFA corruption case and was subsequently jailed for four years.

Quick facts about José Maria Marin

  • Full name: José Maria Marin
  • Born: 1932-05-06
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q93834

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Who is José Maria Marin?

José Maria Marin (6 May 1932 – 20 July 2025) was a Brazilian politician and sports administrator who was the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (Portuguese: Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, CBF) from March 2012 until April 2015.

What nationality is José Maria Marin?

José Maria Marin is Brazil.

When was José Maria Marin born?

José Maria Marin was born on 1932-05-06.

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