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César Luis Menotti
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César Luis Menotti

Athlete · born November 5, 1938 · died 2024

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César Luis Menotti, known as El Flaco ("Slim"), was an Argentine football player and manager who won the 1978 FIFA World Cup as the head coach of the Argentina national team.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~22Joined Club Atlético Rosario Central1960
  2. ~25Joined Argentina men's national football team1963
  3. ~26Joined Racing Club1964
  4. ~27Joined Boca Juniors1965
  5. ~30Joined Santos F.C.1968

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