Carlos Queiroz

Football manager and coach

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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