Filippo Nunez, the only foreign coach in Brazilian history

Carlo Ancelotti He was very close to becoming a national team coach Brazil But for now he will remain attached to it real madrid And Argentinian Filippo Nunez He will maintain his achievement of being the only foreigner to coach the Canarinha team. He is Argentine-born, spent most of his career as a coach in the opposing country, and his good work allowed him to lead the national team during a match 58 years ago.

Nunez He started training when he was only 28 years old. Independent Rivadavia He continued his career until practically the last days of his life. For 49 years he was an active coach He went from the Brazilian football elite to teaching, without any recourse, to girls in a disadvantaged situation while living in social housing in Sao Paulo.

When he left his homeland, he passed through it Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela And Ecuador. It was 1955 when he arrived Brazil Without speaking a single word of Portuguese, he managed to become a technician CruzeiroWhich was going through a crisis that was difficult to solve. However, he made an important name in the state of São Paulo, leading mediocre teams that he managed to turn into competitive teams. His 6-4 was unforgettable Saints For a young man Pellet Shroud me Jabaquara. There he got the title Don Nelson.

Beyond its results, Nunez It gained immense popularity because His extravagant personality, the way he dresses, and his striking gestures -Some likened it to dance steps-. All this allowed him to win over the players and become a motivator and psychologist who brings out the best in every piece of his work.

Nunez as coach

After going through a fair number of clubs, he arrived in 1964 Palmeiras It was his first appearance in Villa Belmiroagain against Pellet. And Nunez He again won the duel with a score of 2-3. After the match he was full of joy: “My tactics are simple: hit, hit, hit, goal. I like the attacking game. My team can concede up to five goals per game, but they should be able to score seven“.

With a formidable squad and a style that represented an era in São Paulo football, the Argentine won the tournament Rio Sao Paulo For this reason Brazilian Football Confederation awarded to Palmeiras In an international match in which they defend their colors Brazil. Something that is difficult to imagine today was accomplished in 1965. The São Paulo lineup chosen to face Uruguay And Nunez He worked as a coach at the opening Minerao. The score was 3-0 and that was the peak of his career. After only one month, he was removed from his position TRUE.

Introduction to Total Football

In 1970, after going through several clubs without great results and with almost comical episodes, he reached… Cruzeiro But his style is completely misunderstood. “He poses, He shouts in mixed Portuguese and Spanish, interrupts play, and gives instructions to hug players He makes poignant statements: “If they didn't kick the goal, they wouldn't even score against the Rainbow,” collected Blacar in a note dedicated to the Argentine.

In La Raposa he tried to instill what was his own Nunez Baptized as “Circular”, Football in which players constantly change positionsWhere diversity and intelligence were necessary to achieve success. No one took him seriously and his plan was cut short very soon. Four years later Holland The planet was amazed by something similar in world 1974.

“We put three to Uruguay. From there, I felt like I had nothing left to do in football. An artist who was ahead of his time and ended his life without the appreciation he deserved. However, he has an important place in the history of Brazilian football and his name will forever be remembered as the only foreign coach in over 100 years.

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