César Luis Menotti: Biography, Facts and Career
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César Luis Menotti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsesaɾ ˈlwis meˈnoti]; 22 October 1938 – 5 May 2024), known as El Flaco ("Slim"), was an Argentine football player and manager who won the 1978 FIFA World Cup as the head coach of the Argentina national team. Menotti played as a striker, most notably for Argentine clubs Rosario Central and Boca Juniors. As a manager, he won three cups with Barcelona and also led Atlético Madrid in La Liga in the 1980s, as well as leading Superclásico rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate. He was briefly the manager of Mexico and Italian Serie A club Sampdoria in the 1990s. During Menotti's tenure as manager of the Argentina national team (from 1974 to 1982), he carried out a project that differed from previous processes, bringing him to be recognised as one of the most influential managers in the history of Argentine football.
Quick facts about César Luis Menotti
- Full name: César Luis Menotti
- Born: 1938-11-05
- Nationality: Argentina
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q313277
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Who is César Luis Menotti?
César Luis Menotti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsesaɾ ˈlwis meˈnoti]; 22 October 1938 – 5 May 2024), known as El Flaco ("Slim"), was an Argentine football player and manager who won the 1978 FIFA World Cup as the head coach of the Argentina national team. Menotti played as a striker, most notably for Argentine clubs Rosario Central and Boca Juniors.
What nationality is César Luis Menotti?
César Luis Menotti is Argentina.
When was César Luis Menotti born?
César Luis Menotti was born on 1938-11-05.
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