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Alfio "Coco" Basile (born 1 November 1943) is an Argentine football manager and former player. He played for Racing Club de Avellaneda and Huracán before becoming a manager. He coached many teams during his career, being most notable Racing Club de Avellaneda (where he won the Supercopa Libertadores, the first international title for the club since 1967), the Argentina national team (with 4 titles won) and Boca Juniors, where he won five titles in two years. Basile holds the distinction of being the only manager to coach both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi internationally, having called both up to the national team during his two separate tenures as Argentina's manager. The last team managed by Basile was Racing Club de Avellaneda, which he left in 2012.

Quick facts about Alfio Basile

  • Full name: Alfio Basile
  • Born: 1943-11-01
  • Nationality: Argentina
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q462819

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Who is Alfio Basile?

Alfio "Coco" Basile (born 1 November 1943) is an Argentine football manager and former player.

What nationality is Alfio Basile?

Alfio Basile is Argentina.

When was Alfio Basile born?

Alfio Basile was born on 1943-11-01.

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