Carlos Coello Martínez
Carlos Coello Martínez was a prominent Ecuadorian football executive who served as the president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) from 1981 to 1994. He played a key role in modernizing Ecuadorian football and is best remembered for bringing Montenegrin coach Dusan Dráskovic to lead the national team. Under his leadership, Ecuador achieved a historic fourth place in the 1993 Copa América, defeating notable teams like Uruguay and Paraguay. Coello also presided over the Barcelona Sporting Club and the Guayas Football Association, leaving a lasting impact on the sport in the country. He passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to Ecuadorian football.
Born on Jul 18, 1936 (89 years old)
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Ecuador:
Carlos Coello Martínez, exdirigente del fútbol ecuatoriano, falleció este viernes 18 de julio a los 87 años de edad.
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Bolivia:
Carlos Coello Martínez was a key figure in Ecuadorian football history and served as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation.
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Ecuador:
Carlos Coello Martínez, who was president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation from 1981 to 1994, passed away on July 18 at the age of 87.
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