Carlos Bilardo

Football manager; 1986 FIFA World Cup

Carlos Bilardo - Football manager; 1986 FIFA World Cup
Born

March 16th, 1938
87 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Born in 1938, a professional football player and later a manager. Played for Estudiantes de La Plata and won the Argentine Primera División. Transitioned to management, leading Estudiantes to victory in the Copa Libertadores. Managed the Argentina national team, winning the 1986 FIFA World Cup with players such as Diego Maradona. Advocated for innovative tactics in football and was influential in the careers of many players.

Won the 1986 FIFA World Cup as a manager

Led Estudiantes to win Copa Libertadores

Played for Estudiantes de La Plata

Managed the Argentina national team

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