Telê Santana

Football manager and player

Telê Santana - Football manager and player
Born

July 26th, 1931
94 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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