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Legendary Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti has died aged 85.
Menotti managed Barcelona during his career but became an Argentina legend for leading them to their first ever World Cup win.
His side lifted the trophy in their own country back in 1978 as a 3-1 victory over the Netherlands saw them win the World Cup.
His death was confirmed on Saturday as the Argentinian FA released a statement, paying tribute to their former manager.
It read: 'The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed his death in a statement which read: 'The Argentine Football Association regrets to report with great sadness the death of Cesar Luis Menotti, current Director of National Teams and former World Champion coach of Argentina.'
Legendary Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti has died aged 85
Menotti managed Barcelona during his career but became an Argentina legend for leading them to their first ever World Cup win
He also managed Barcelona during his career and is pictured above with Diego Maradona
Last month, Menotti was admitted to hospital with severe anemia and underwent surgery for phlebitis.
During his playing days Menotti was a forward. He turned out for Argentinian sides Rosario Central, Racinc Club and
