Sky Sports: Former Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella dies aged 66
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Alejandro Sabella
Alejandro Javier Sabella was an Argentine football player and manager. Born in Buenos Aires, he began his playing career with River Plate in his home country before moving to England in 1978 to play for Sheffield United. He then had a spell with another English side, Leeds United, before returning to South America and representing Estudiantes, Grêmio, Ferro Carril Oeste and Irapuato.
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sports · Argentine footballer and manager (1954–2020) · association football player · association football coach · also Alejandro Sabella, Pachorra. Magno., Sabella
Born 5 November 1954 · Died 8 December 2020 · Q456000
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2020· 2 entries
Died 2020-12-08.
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2014· 5 entries
Sports Illustrated: Report: Alejandro Sabella quits as coach of Argentina national team
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SB Nation: Alejandro Sabella to leave Argentina after World Cup
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CBSSports.com: WATCH: Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella nearly faints
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ESPN: Alejandro Sabella's formation dilemma
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Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with Argentina (2014).
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2010· 2 entries
Won: Primera División with Estudiantes (LP) (2010).
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Runner-up: Recopa Sudamericana with Estudiantes (LP) (2010).
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2009· 2 entries
Won: Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes (LP) (2009).
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Runner-up: FIFA Club World Cup with Estudiantes (LP) (2009).
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2006· 1 entry
Were hired back by River Plate, that finished in third place in the Apertura tournament
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1988· 1 entry
Played for Atlético Irapuato (1988–1989) — 31 appearances, 0 goals.
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1987· 1 entry
Played for Ferro Carril Oeste (1987–1988) — 27 appearances, 2 goals.
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1986· 1 entry
Won: Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio (1986).
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1985· 2 entries
Won: Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio (1985).
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Played for Grêmio FBPA (1985–1985) — 10 appearances, 0 goals.
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1983· 3 entries
Won: Primera División with Estudiantes (LP) (1983).
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Played for Argentina men's national football team (1983–1984) — 8 appearances, 0 goals.
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Many of them young victims of police violence
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1982· 2 entries
Won: Primera División with Estudiantes (LP) (1982).
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Played for Estudiantes de La Plata (1982–1987) — 149 appearances, 10 goals.
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1980· 1 entry
Played for Leeds United F.C. (1980–1981) — 23 appearances, 2 goals.
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1978· 1 entry
Played for Sheffield United F.C. (1978–1980) — 76 appearances, 8 goals.
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1977· 1 entry
Won: Primera División with River Plate (1977).
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1976· 2 entries
Runner-up: Copa Libertadores with River Plate (1976).
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When Alonso was transferred to Marseille
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1975· 2 entries
Won: Primera División with River Plate (1975).
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River Plate won their first title after an 18-year drought, and Alonso became the fans' undisputed hero
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1974· 1 entry
Played for Club Atlético River Plate (1974–1978) — 117 appearances, 11 goals.
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1954· 1 entry
Born 1954-11-05.
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