Telê Santana
Football manager and player

Born
July 26th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
2006
19 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Played professional football as a forward. Transitioned to coaching and led several teams, most notably the Brazilian national team during the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups. Advocated for an attacking style of play. Managed São Paulo FC, winning the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup.
Coached Brazil to the 1982 and 1986 World Cups
Won Copa Libertadores with São Paulo FC
Achieved success in the Intercontinental Cup
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