Carlos Alberto Parreira

Carlos Alberto Gomes Parreira (born February 27, 1943) is a soccer coach. He coached Brazil to victory in the {{Wc|1994}} and is currently back in charge of the team.

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February 27 - 1943 - Soccer - Brazil

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Parreira is noted for having been one of only two coaches that has led four country's teams to the World Cup: Kuwait in 1982, United Arab Emirates in 1990, Brazil in 1994, and Saudi Arabia in 1998. The other coach, Bora Milutinovic, surpassed this record when he led a fifth team in 2002.

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World Cup - Kuwait - 1982 - United Arab Emirates - 1990 - Saudi Arabia - 1998 - Bora Milutinovic - 2002

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In 1997, Parreira coached the MetroStars of Major League Soccer. He also trained two famous clubs in Brazil: Fluminense and Corinthians, which gaves him two of the most important national trophies of 2003: The Brazilian Cup and the Paulista Championship.

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1997 - MetroStars - Major League Soccer - Fluminense - Corinthians - Brazilian Cup - Paulista Championship

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