Alejandro Sabella
Football manager and player, Argentina
Born
November 5th, 1954
70 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Played as a midfielder, primarily for Estudiantes de La Plata. Transitioned to a managerial role, leading the Argentine national team. Guided the team to the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina finished as runners-up to Germany. Prior to this, managed Estudiantes, winning the Copa Libertadores in 2009.
Managed the Argentina national team in 2014 World Cup
Won the Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes in 2009
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