Vujadin Boškov
Football manager and player
Born
May 16th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
April 27th, 2014
11 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Played as a midfielder for several clubs during a career that spanned from the 1940s to the 1960s. Managed the Yugoslav national team, leading them to the semi-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Coached prominent clubs, including Sampdoria, with whom achieved considerable success in Serie A. Recognized for contributions to football as a player and manager in several international tournaments.
Reached World Cup semi-finals as a manager
Won Serie A with Sampdoria
Managed Yugoslav national team
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