Enzo Bearzot: Biography, Facts and Career
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Enzo Bearzot (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɛntso bearˈtsɔt, -ˈdzɔt]; 26 September 1927 – 21 December 2010) was an Italian professional football player and manager. A defender and midfielder in his playing career, he also coached the Italy national team to victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Nicknamed Vecio (standard Italian vecchio, 'old man'), Bearzot coached the Italy national team the most (104 times, between September 1975 to June 1986). He was noted for his phlegmatic personality and pipe smoking. A year after his death, an award was named in honour of the 1982 World Cup winning coach, the "Enzo Bearzot Award", for the best Italian coach of the year.
Quick facts about Enzo Bearzot
- Full name: Enzo Bearzot
- Born: 1927-09-26
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q313457
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Who is Enzo Bearzot?
Enzo Bearzot (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɛntso bearˈtsɔt, -ˈdzɔt]; 26 September 1927 – 21 December 2010) was an Italian professional football player and manager.
What nationality is Enzo Bearzot?
Enzo Bearzot is Italy.
When was Enzo Bearzot born?
Enzo Bearzot was born on 1927-09-26.
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