Guy Thys
Football coach and Belgium national team manager
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Managed the Belgium national football team from 1976 to 1989 and guided the team to the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where Belgium reached the semi-finals. Additionally, coached Royal Antwerp, winning the Belgian Cup in 1989. His tenure contributed to the development of Belgian football during a formative period in its history.
Managed Belgium in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
Coached Royal Antwerp to a Belgian Cup victory
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