Gerardo Martino

Football manager and player

Gerardo Martino - Football manager and player
Born

November 20th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A football manager and former player from Argentina, he had a playing career primarily as a midfielder for Newell's Old Boys and later became a coach. Managed clubs including FC Barcelona, where he won the Supercopa de España, and the Argentina national team during the 2016 Copa América Centenario. Led Atlanta United FC to victory in the 2018 MLS Cup, marking a significant achievement in Major League Soccer.

Managed FC Barcelona in the 2013-2014 season

Led Atlanta United FC to the 2018 MLS Cup

Coached the Argentina national team in Copa América

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