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Fernando Riera

1920 – 2010

Chilean footballer

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About Fernando Riera

Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 90). Fernando Riera was a Chilean association football player and association football coach.

Fernando José Riera Bauzá (27 June 1920 – 23 September 2010) was a Chilean professional football player and manager, patriarch of Chilean football.

Career

Riera was born in Santiago, Chile. As a footballer, he played for Chile in the 1942, 1947 and 1949 Copa Américas. He also played at the 1950 FIFA World Cup, and managed them on home soil to a third place in the 1962 World Cup. In 1962–63, Riera led Portuguese side Benfica to the Primeira Liga title. He returned to the club in 1966 and led them to another champions title. it was the first FIFA XI team in the history of the game. In Chile, he left a legacy with disciple coaches such as Arturo Salah and Manuel Pellegrini, leaving a tradition and an identity for Chilean football.

Personal life Through his sister Juanita Riera Bauzá, Riera was the great-uncle of Javiera Balmaceda, Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal.

On 23 September 2010, Riera died in Santiago of an apparent heart attack.

Honours Benfica Primeira Liga: 1962–63, 1966–67 European Cup runner-up: 1962–63 Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1962

Chile FIFA World Cup third place: 1962

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fernando Riera?

Chilean footballer (1920-2010)

When was Fernando Riera born?

Fernando Riera was born on 27 June 1920 in Santiago.

When did Fernando Riera die?

Fernando Riera died on 23 September 2010 in Santiago.

What was Fernando Riera's occupation?

Fernando Riera was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Fernando Riera?

Fernando Riera was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Riera

· Wikidata: Q2413442

· DBpedia: Fernando Riera

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