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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