Carlos Salvador Bilardo distinguished himself in La Plata as an illustrious citizen

A recognition for a historic Argentine football. With the Argentine national team he won the historic World Cup in Mexico 1986, at Estudiantes, which was the club that saw him he trained as a manager and won great titles as a player, Carlos Salvador Bilardo left a great mark. For this, one day after completing the 36 years of the world title, he was recognized by the Deliberative Council of La Plata as illustrious citizen of the city.

This Thursday, the big nose he was awarded for his achievements after a parliamentary initiative presented by the councilors Facundo Albini Y Juan Granillo Fernandez who are fans of Studenti. The project aimed highlight him for his career as a player and coach nationally and internationally.

The former coach of 84 years old suffers from a neurodegenerative disease called Hakim-Adams diagnosed in May 2018. Bilardo, faced with this situation, was not present in the distinction but the relatives and his former partner have come close Carlos Pachame to receive the prizes.

Trainer did merit stand out with a recognition of this magnitude. He has reached the top as a player of the clickwinning the Copa Libertadores three times in a row (1968,1969 Y 1970) marking a historic moment. But internationally he also left his name written, since in 1968 He also won the Intercontinental Cup where the La Plata team beat Manchester United 2-0 in the global and around the Old Trafford.

Not only did he make his history as a player, but as a manager he consolidated after following in the footsteps of Osvaldo Zubeldia who was his coach in the glorious era of Lion. In 1971he began his career as a technical director and started managing the club that saw him grow. 17 years later, it made history with the Argentine national team winning an unforgettable title.

Bilardo marked a coaching style for his thinking but was also able to support his ideas with results. With a great job in the national team, having great references such as Diego Armando Maradona, with the goal in hand and the artwork started from midfield for the 2-0 against England, or Jorge Burruchaga, as well as the Brown Dad With a hole in his shirt, he managed to be 1986 World Cup champion in Mexico 36 years ago.