César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85


by KTVZ

KTVZ— By DÉBORA REY and VICENTE L. PANETTA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died, the Argentine Football Association said Sunday. He was 85. “Goodbye, dear Flaco!” the association’s statement added, using Menotti’s nickname which means “the

NBC4 Washington—César Luis Menotti, Argentina's first World Cup-winning coach in 1978, dies at 85. The Argentine Football Association did not give a cause of death, though local media reports said Menotti was admitted to a clinic in March with severe anemia.

Daily Mail—Former Barcelona and Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti dies aged 85 as tributes pour in for the legendary coach who led his country to their first ever World Cup triumph. Legendary Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti has died aged 85. He won the country their first ever World Cup and also managed Barcelona. Were Jude Bellingham's Allianz antics out of order?

The Independent—Cesar Luis Menotti, Argentina 1978 World Cup-winning coach, dies aged 85. Menotti also coached Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Boca Juniors among other clubs.