About Mario Pretto
Lived 1915 – 1984 (aged 68). Mario Pretto was an Italian association football player and association football coach.
Mario Pretto (7 October 1915 – 2 April 1984) was an Italian footballer turned coach who managed Bolivia in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Career A football defender, Pretto was with Calcio Schio before joining Napoli in 1937, with whom he spent his entire professional career.
Following his retirement, he emigrated to South America and managed Bolivian club Litoral and subsequently the Bolivia national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. and made his home in Campinas, São Paulo state.
Outside football He made an appearance in the 1948 Italian film 11 uomini e un pallone (Eleven men and a ball) by Carlo Dapporto, alongside the also footballers Amedeo Amadei, Carlo Parola, Leandro Remondini and Héctor Puricelli.
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Who was Mario Pretto?
Italian footballer (1915-1984)
When was Mario Pretto born?
Mario Pretto was born on 7 October 1915 in Schio.
When did Mario Pretto die?
Mario Pretto died on 2 April 1984 in Campinas.
What was Mario Pretto's occupation?
Mario Pretto was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mario Pretto?
Mario Pretto was Italian.
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