The World Cup successful coach César Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died on the age of 85, the Argentine Soccer Affiliation (AFA) stated on Sunday.
Menotti, who performed for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos, started his teaching profession at Newell’s Outdated Boys and received the Argentinian championship with Huracán in 1973, earlier than taking on as head coach of the Argentinian nationwide staff in 1974.
“The Argentine Soccer Affiliation regrets to announce with nice disappointment the loss of life of César Luis Menotti, present director of the nationwide groups and former World Cup successful coach of Argentina. Farewell, Flaco querido,” the governing physique stated in an announcement.
Menotti, who left the nationwide aspect after the 1982 World Cup, went on to educate Barcelona, the place he guided the aspect to Copa del Rey success in 1983.
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He additionally had spells with Atlético Madrid, the Argentinian sides Boca Juniors, Independiente, River Plate, Penarol and Rosario Central, Sampdoria and two Mexican sides, Puebla and Tecos.
