João Havelange
Also known as Jean-Marie Faustin Goedefroid Havelange
Brazilian businessman and athlete (1916–2016)
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João Havelange was a Brazilian businessman and athlete who lived from 1916 to 2016 and became one of the most influential figures in international sports. He is significant because he served as president of FIFA (soccer's world governing body) for 24 years, during which time he transformed it into a global powerhouse and oversaw major expansions of the World Cup tournament.
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- Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
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- Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
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