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Ruben Garcia

d. 2021

Argentine football coach and former player

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About Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia was an Argentine association football player and association football coach.

Ruben Garcia (died 20 May 2021) was an Argentine football coach and former player. He coached the Angola national football team in 1989.

Coaching career Ruben Garcia coached the Angola national team in 1989, during the 1990 World Cup qualifiers. He led the team to a historic 2–0 victory over Uruguay in a friendly match at the Estádio da Cidadela in Luanda. He also guided the team to a 2–2 draw with Zambia and a 2–0 win over Malawi in the qualifiers. However, Angola failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Nigeria in the final round.

Death Ruben Garcia died on 20 May 2021 in Luanda, Angola, at the age of 82. He had been suffering from an illness.

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Who was Ruben Garcia?

Argentine football coach and former player

When did Ruben Garcia die?

Ruben Garcia died in 2021.

What was Ruben Garcia's occupation?

Ruben Garcia was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Ruben Garcia?

Ruben Garcia was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruben Garcia

· Wikidata: Q118521485

· DBpedia: Ruben García (football manager)

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