About Mario Velarde
Lived 1940 – 1997 (aged 57). Mario Velarde was a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Mario Velarde Velázquez (29 March 1940 – 19 August 1997) was a Mexican football midfielder, who played for the Selección de fútbol de México (Mexico national team) between 1962 and 1972. He was part of the Mexico squad for the FIFA World Cup tournaments (1962 and 1970).
Career Born in San Ángel, Velarde played football for Necaxa and Pumas. He scored 64 league goals for Pumas. Velarde Coached the Mexican Youth Team in the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Who was Mario Velarde?
Mexican footballer (1940-1997)
When was Mario Velarde born?
Mario Velarde was born on 29 March 1940 in Mexico City.
When did Mario Velarde die?
Mario Velarde died on 19 August 1997 in Mexico City.
What was Mario Velarde's occupation?
Mario Velarde was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mario Velarde?
Mario Velarde was Mexican.
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