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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