About Raúl Lara
Born 1973. Raúl Lara is a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Raúl Rodrigo Lara Tovar (born 28 February 1973) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and manager. He is the current assistant manager of Liga MX club América.
Career Lara was a member of the Mexico national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, playing three games at the tournament. He participated also at 1996 Summer Olympics. Famous for two mistakes that caused Mexico's elimination against Germany in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Honours América Mexican Primera División: Verano 2002 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1992
Mexico CONCACAF Gold Cup: 1996, 1998 Pan American Games Silver Medal: 1995 CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament: 1996
Individual CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Ball: 1996
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Who is Raúl Lara?
Mexican footballer
When was Raúl Lara born?
Raúl Lara was born on 28 February 1973 in Mexico City.
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Raúl Lara is an association football player and association football coach.
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Raúl Lara is Mexican.
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