Carlos Queiroz
Football manager and coach
Born
March 1st, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Started coaching in the late 1980s, leading teams in various prestigious clubs and national teams. Achieved notable success as manager of the Portuguese national team, specifically during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Later managed other national teams, including Iran and Colombia, continuing to influence international football coaching. Contributed to player development as a youth coach and gained recognition for tactical approaches.
Managed Portugal during the 2002 FIFA World Cup
Led Iran to qualifications for the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups
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