Manuel Amoros
Encyclopedia
Manuel Amoros is a retired football defender
from France
with Valencian
ancestry. He was capped 82 times (one goal) for the France national football team
, and played in the Euro Cup finals of 1984 and 1992, and the World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986.
Amoros played most of his career for AS Monaco in the French first division. He missed his penalty in the 1991 European Cup Final
for Marseille and subsequently Red Star Belgrade won the match 5–3 on penalties.
It was his stints with the tricolor during the 1982
and 1986 FIFA World Cup
s in which he stood out. In the 1982 World Cup semifinal against West Germany, Amoros' crossbar-hitting 30-yard shot in the 89th minute sent chills to the spines of many a West German fan. In the penalty shoot-out he converted his kick before France bowed out.
In the 1984 European Championships held in France, Amoros showed an egregious side of him. During the inaugural game against Denmark
, the French back was harshly tackled by Danish midfielder Jesper Olsen
. As the referee went searching for the yellow card to book the offender, Amoros quickly jumped on his feet and head-butted his tackler on the forehead in front of a stunned ref who also yanked a red card out of his pocket to send Amoros off. He was banned for three games. However, in the final against Spain, national coach Michel Hidalgo took him on as a sub in a game that Les Bleus won by 2–0 at Le Parc des Princes
.
In the 1986 World Cup the 24-year-old Amoros was overshadowed by the likes of Diego Maradona
, Michel Platini
, Harald Schumacher
, Emilio Butragueño
, Gary Lineker
and Enzo Scifo, who took center stage. However, he was voted best right-back by the international press and had a field day of a game against Brazil
in the quarterfinals.
On June 16, 2010, The former OM player (89 to 93) has been appointed national team manager for the Comoros Islands
.
http://www.om.net/en/Saison/101005/Actualites/47320/Manuel_Amoros_Comoros_Islands_national_team_manager
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
from France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
with Valencian
Valencian people
The Valencians are an ethnic group or nationality whose homeland is the Valencian Community, which is a historical region in eastern Spain. The official languages of Valencia are Catalan , and Spanish ....
ancestry. He was capped 82 times (one goal) for the France national football team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, and played in the Euro Cup finals of 1984 and 1992, and the World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986.
Amoros played most of his career for AS Monaco in the French first division. He missed his penalty in the 1991 European Cup Final
1991 European Cup Final
The 1991 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari, Italy, on 29 May 1991, that saw Red Star Belgrade of Yugoslavia defeat Olympique Marseille of France in a penalty shootout. After normal time and extra time could not separate the two sides, the match was to be...
for Marseille and subsequently Red Star Belgrade won the match 5–3 on penalties.
It was his stints with the tricolor during the 1982
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:...
and 1986 FIFA 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...
s in which he stood out. In the 1982 World Cup semifinal against West Germany, Amoros' crossbar-hitting 30-yard shot in the 89th minute sent chills to the spines of many a West German fan. In the penalty shoot-out he converted his kick before France bowed out.
In the 1984 European Championships held in France, Amoros showed an egregious side of him. During the inaugural game against Denmark
Football in Denmark
Association football is the national sport of Denmark, with 342,955 players and 1,647 clubs registered under the Danish FA.- League system :The top 4 levels in Denmark are governed by the Danish Football Association...
, the French back was harshly tackled by Danish midfielder Jesper Olsen
Jesper Olsen
Jesper Olsen is a Danish former footballer who most notably played for Ajax of the Netherlands and Manchester United of England. Olsen was a regular left winger for the Danish national team, scoring five goals in 43 matches...
. As the referee went searching for the yellow card to book the offender, Amoros quickly jumped on his feet and head-butted his tackler on the forehead in front of a stunned ref who also yanked a red card out of his pocket to send Amoros off. He was banned for three games. However, in the final against Spain, national coach Michel Hidalgo took him on as a sub in a game that Les Bleus won by 2–0 at Le Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
.
In the 1986 World Cup the 24-year-old Amoros was overshadowed by the likes of Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
, Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
, Harald Schumacher
Harald Schumacher
Harald Anton Schumacher , commonly known as Toni Schumacher, is a German former football goalkeeper, and a member of the West German national team. He won the 1980 European Championship and lost two World Cup finals, in 1982 and 1986...
, Emilio Butragueño
Emilio Butragueño
Emilio Butragueño Santos is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.He was best known for his spell with Real Madrid...
, Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker
Gary Winston Lineker, OBE , is a former English footballer, who played as a striker. He is a sports broadcaster for the BBC, Al Jazeera Sports and Eredivisie Live...
and Enzo Scifo, who took center stage. However, he was voted best right-back by the international press and had a field day of a game against Brazil
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
in the quarterfinals.
On June 16, 2010, The former OM player (89 to 93) has been appointed national team manager for the Comoros Islands
Comoros national football team
The Comoros national football team is the national football team of Comoros, which is controlled by the Fédération Comorienne de Football. It was formed in 1979, joined the Confederation of African Football in 2003, and became a FIFA member in 2005....
.
http://www.om.net/en/Saison/101005/Actualites/47320/Manuel_Amoros_Comoros_Islands_national_team_manager
Honours
- European Championship: 1984
- Ligue 1: 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992
- French Cup: 1985
- UEFA Champions League: 1993