Diamantino Miranda
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Diamantino Manuel Fernandes Miranda (born 3 August 1959 in Moita
, Setúbal District), simply Diamantino in his playing days, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a midfielder
, and a current coach.
He most notably played for Benfica (11 seasons in two separate spells), appearing in more than 300 official games and winning 11 major titles. After retiring, he embarked in a lengthy managerial career.
An international in the early 80's, Diamantino represented Portugal
at one
World Cup
and one European Championship
.
titles. He also played in the UEFA Cup final
in 1983, lost to R.S.C. Anderlecht
(0–1 and 1–1). He missed the European Cup
final
in 1988, due to an injury, in another defeat, this time to PSV Eindhoven on penalties.
Diamantino left Benfica at the end of the 1989–90 season, after only appearing in 15 league matches as the Reds only won the Portuguese Supercup. He was also an unused substitute in the club's second European Cup loss in three years, against
A.C. Milan
, moving in the subsequent offseason to first professional club Vitória de Setúbal
where he played three more years, retiring at almost 34.
A manager since 1994 (starting at Setúbal), Diamantino was appointed second division
S.C. Olhanense's manager midway through 2007–08, after having started the season at fellow league team Varzim SC. In May 2008, he was appointed assistant manager at Benfica, under new boss Quique Flores; both left the post at the end of the season, after which Diamantino moved to Benfica's youth sides.
In the 2010 summer, Diamantino signed for C.D. Fátima
in the second level, being fired in late November.
with five goals for the Portuguese national team
, his debut coming on 18 November 1981 in a 2–1 win against Scotland
, in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
qualifiers
.
He represented the nation at both UEFA Euro 1984 and the 1986 World Cup
. In the latter, on 11 July, in a 1–3 group stage loss to Morocco
, he played his last match and scored his last goal.
Moita
Moita is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 55.0 km² and a total population of 69,603 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the district of Setúbal....
, Setúbal District), simply Diamantino in his playing days, is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, and a current coach.
He most notably played for Benfica (11 seasons in two separate spells), appearing in more than 300 official games and winning 11 major titles. After retiring, he embarked in a lengthy managerial career.
An international in the early 80's, Diamantino represented Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
at one
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
and one European Championship
UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA . Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the UEFA European Nations Cup, changing to the current...
.
Club career
Diamantino was one of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's key players during the 1980s, winning several national champion and domestic cupTaça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
titles. He also played in the UEFA Cup final
1983 UEFA Cup Final
The 1983 UEFA Cup Final was played on 4 May 1983 and 18 May 1983 between R.S.C. Anderlecht of Belgium and SL Benfica of Portugal. Anderlecht won 2–1 on aggregate.-First leg:-Second leg:-References:* *...
in 1983, lost to R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
(0–1 and 1–1). He missed the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
final
1988 European Cup Final
The 1988 European Cup Final was a football match played between PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands and Benfica of Portugal. PSV won 6–5 on penalties after a goalless draw after extra time...
in 1988, due to an injury, in another defeat, this time to PSV Eindhoven on penalties.
Diamantino left Benfica at the end of the 1989–90 season, after only appearing in 15 league matches as the Reds only won the Portuguese Supercup. He was also an unused substitute in the club's second European Cup loss in three years, against
1990 European Cup Final
The 1990 European Cup Final was a football match between Milan of Italy and Benfica of Portugal, played on 23 May 1990 at the Praterstadion in Vienna, Austria...
A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, moving in the subsequent offseason to first professional club Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
where he played three more years, retiring at almost 34.
A manager since 1994 (starting at Setúbal), Diamantino was appointed second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
S.C. Olhanense's manager midway through 2007–08, after having started the season at fellow league team Varzim SC. In May 2008, he was appointed assistant manager at Benfica, under new boss Quique Flores; both left the post at the end of the season, after which Diamantino moved to Benfica's youth sides.
In the 2010 summer, Diamantino signed for C.D. Fátima
C.D. Fátima
Centro Desportivo de Fátima, simply known as Fátima, is a Portuguese football club based in Fátima, in the municipality of Ourém. Founded in 1966, it currently plays in the Portuguese second division, holding home matches at Estádio Municipal de Fátima, with a capacity of 1,545 spectators.Club's...
in the second level, being fired in late November.
International career
Diamantino gained 22 capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
with five goals for the Portuguese national team
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
, his debut coming on 18 November 1981 in a 2–1 win against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
qualifiers
1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification....
.
He represented the nation at both UEFA Euro 1984 and the 1986 World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
. In the latter, on 11 July, in a 1–3 group stage loss to Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
, he played his last match and scored his last goal.
Club
- Portuguese League: 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1988–89
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 1979–80, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87; Runner-up 1988–89 - Portuguese Supercup: 1985, 1989; Runner-up 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987
- European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: Runner-up 1987–88; 1989–90 - UEFA Cup: Runner-up 1982–83