1. Eduardo Berizzo was head coach of the national teams of Paraguay and Chile, going to two Copa America editions with the former.
22 Facts About Eduardo Berizzo
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Eduardo Berizzo helped the team to two Primera Division titles, as well as the Copa Libertadores finals of 1988 and 1992, lost to Club Nacional de Football and Sao Paulo FC, respectively; in the latter final, he scored the only goal of the first leg from a penalty kick, but was the first to miss in the penalty shootout that decided the tie at the Estadio do Morumbi.
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Eduardo Berizzo was part of a trio within the team known as Los tres chiflados, taking the role of Moe alongside Julio Saldana and Alfredo Berti.
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In 1993, as Newell's sought to renew their team and transfers to Sporting de Gijon and Udinese Calcio in Europe did not materialise, Eduardo Berizzo signed for Mexico's Atlas FC under Bielsa.
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At River, Eduardo Berizzo played in central defence alongside Paraguayan Celso Ayala in a team that won three consecutive league tournaments and the 1997 Supercopa Libertadores.
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Eduardo Berizzo moved to Spain with RC Celta de Vigo, in another winter transfer move.
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Eduardo Berizzo made five appearances in a round-of-16 run in European competition, eventually losing his importance and being released in June 2005 at 35.
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Eduardo Berizzo stayed in Spain and signed a one-year contract with Cadiz CF, appearing scarcely and suffering another top-flight relegation.
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The bearer of an Italian passport, Eduardo Berizzo did not occupy a non-European Union spot while competing in the continent.
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Eduardo Berizzo broke his ankle in February 2002, completely ruling him out of the final stages in South Korea and Japan.
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When Bielsa took over as Chile manager in July 2007, Eduardo Berizzo became assistant manager.
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On 7 February 2011, Eduardo Berizzo was hired in his own right at Argentine defending champions Estudiantes de La Plata, after the resignation of Alejandro Sabella.
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Eduardo Berizzo signed a two-year deal with O'Higgins FC of the Chilean Primera Division on 2 December 2011.
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Eduardo Berizzo achieved runner-up honours in his debut season, losing the final against Club Universidad de Chile in a penalty shootout.
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On 10 December 2013, Eduardo Berizzo led the team from Rancagua to the 2013 Apertura, the first title in their 58-year history.
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On 19 May 2014, Eduardo Berizzo returned to Celta but as a manager, replacing FC Barcelona-bound Luis Enrique on a two-year deal.
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Eduardo Berizzo was confirmed as the new manager of Sevilla FC on 27 May 2017, replacing countryman Jorge Sampaoli who accepted the Argentina job.
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Eduardo Berizzo returned to active on 31 May 2018, being appointed at Athletic Bilbao.
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On 18 February 2019, Eduardo Berizzo was named Paraguay's new coach after Juan Carlos Osorio's resignation.
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Eduardo Berizzo was hired on a four-year contract to be the manager of Chile on 26 May 2022, after the dismissal of Martin Lasarte for failing to reach the World Cup.
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On 7 September 2024, Eduardo Berizzo returned to club duties by joining Club Leon of Liga MX.
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Shortly after leaving Marseille, Eduardo Berizzo spoke out against alleged homosexuality in France:.