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Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain’s 2008 European Championship-winning side, died on Saturday at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation has announced.
Aragones was in charge of the triumphant Spanish side at Euro 2008. He had coached Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in the past and won nine titles as a coach with Barca and Atletico.
During his coaching career, he was dubbed ‘The Wise Man from Hortaleza’
He played more than 370 games for Atletico, winning three La Liga titles from 1966 to 1973 and lifting the Pichichi prize for top scorer in 1969-70.
He also had 11 caps for Spain.
His most recent achievement, was taking Fenerbahce into the Turkish Cup final in the 2008/2009 season.
May his soul rest in peace..
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