Vicente Feola

Football manager; World Cup winner

Vicente Feola - Football manager; World Cup winner
Born

November 20th, 1909
115 years ago

Died

1975
50 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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A Brazilian football manager and coach, contributed significantly to the sport in Brazil. Led the national team to its first FIFA World Cup title in 1958. Managed various clubs in Brazil, including São Paulo FC and Botafogo. Implemented innovative training methods and tactics that influenced coaching in Brazil. His era marked the emergence of Brazil as a football powerhouse.

Led Brazil to win the 1958 FIFA World Cup

Managed São Paulo FC and Botafogo

Developed coaching tactics in Brazilian football

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