Sao Paolo, Brazil (My Sportsbook) - Former Brazil national team coach Tele Santana died of multiple organ failure Friday at the age of 74. Santana had reportedly been hospitalized since late March in Belo Horizonte. Hospital officials at the Hospital Felicio Rocho confirmed the cause of death. Santana led the Brazilian team to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup tournaments but failed to win in either one of them. The former striker also spent time with the Brazilian soccer leagues as well. He led Sao Paulo to Copa Libertadores titles in 1992 and 1993. |
