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Also known as Cesar Luis Menotti, Cesar Menotti

Argentine footballer and manager (1938–2024)

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César Luis Menotti was an Argentine association football player and coach. Born in Rosario on November 5, 1938, he played as a forward for clubs including Boca Juniors, Racing Club, Clube Atlético Juventus, and the New York Generals in the North American Soccer League. His professional career began in 1960.

Menotti also served as a coach for FC Barcelona. He was an author of the book *Fútbol sin trampa*. Standing 188 centimeters tall, he spoke Spanish and represented Argentina in his sport. He died of stomach cancer in Buenos Aires on May 5, 2024.

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Person · Open Library

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  • Fútbol sin trampa

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Acting · Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

César Luis Menotti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsesaɾ ˈlwis meˈnoti]; born 5 November 1938), known as El Flaco ("Slim"), is an Argentine former football manager and player who won the 1978 FIFA World Cup as the head coach of the Argentina national team. During his playing days, he played as a striker, most notably for Argentine clubs Rosario Central and Boca Juniors. Menotti was appointed the head…

Known for

  • Argentina '78 — Self2024
  • Argentine National Team, Road to Qatar — Self2022
  • Buscando a Panzeri — Self - Coach (archive footage)2020
  • Pele, Argentina and The Dictators — Arşiv2018
  • Messi — Self2014
  • Looking for Buenos Aires — Self2012
  • Pelé Forever — Self2004
  • '78 Cup - The Power of Football — Self1979
  • La fiesta de todos1979
  • Yo soy el gol1977

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
BR

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Key facts

1964
Racing Club
1968
Santos
1970
Newell's Old Boys
1989
River Plate
1997
Sampdoria
2002
Rosario Central
2005
Independiente
Date of birth
( 1938-10-22 ) 22 October 1938
Place of birth
Rosario , Argentina
Date of death
5 May 2024 (2024-05-05) (aged 85)
Place of death
Buenos Aires , Argentina
Height
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position
Striker
Years
Team
1960 1963
Rosario Central
1965 1966
Boca Juniors
1967 1968
New York Generals
1969 1970
Juventus-SP

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Encyclopedic overview

* Club domestic league appearances and goals

César Luis Menotti ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsesaɾ ˈlwis meˈnoti]; 22 October 1938 – 5 May 2024), 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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