José Pintos Saldanha
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José Luis Pintos Saldanha (born 25 March 1964 in Artigas
) is a former Uruguay
an footballer. He was nicknamed "Chango" during his career.
from 1987 to 1991, including an appearance at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
finals. He also played in the 1989 and 1991 Copa América.
Artigas
Artigas may refer to:* José Gervasio Artigas, a central figure in Uruguay's struggles for independence from Spain and Buenos Aires* Artigas, a town in Uruguay* Artigas Department, a region of Uruguay* A number of ships of the National Navy of Uruguay...
) is a former Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an footballer. He was nicknamed "Chango" during his career.
International career
Pintos Saldanha made 19 appearances for the senior Uruguay national football teamUruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
from 1987 to 1991, including an appearance at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
finals. He also played in the 1989 and 1991 Copa América.