Roberto Scarone
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Roberto Scarone was an Uruguay
an football player and manager. He is mainly known for his successful managing spell at the helm of the Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol
in the early 1960s.
in Argentina where he spent four seasons. Between 1943 and 1947 he had spells with Mexican sides América
and Atlante
before coming back to Gimnasia in 1948. That same year he retired from active football and immediately took over as the club's coach.
His then spent the following three decades coaching a number of South American clubs in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. His greatest successes came in the early 1960s with Peñarol with whom he won three consecutive Uruguayan championships in 1959, 1960 and 1961, two Copa Libertadores titles (in 1960 and 1961) and the 1961 Intercontinental Cup
. On account of his success with Peñarol he was made a member of the Uruguay national football team
coaching staff in the 1962 FIFA World Cup
, along with Juan Carlos Corazzo, Juan López Fontana
and Hugo Bagnulo
.
He also had considerable success coaching in Peru, winning four Peruvian championships with Centro Iqueño
and Universitario de Deportes
, and even took Universitario to the finals of the 1972 Copa Libertadores. In addition, he won the 1965–66 Mexican championship
with Club América
. He also had a brief stint managing Peru national football team
in the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign
.
Scarone retired from coaching in 1982. After suffering from Alzheimer's disease
in his later years, Scarone died on 25 April 1994 in his hometown of Montevideo.
International
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 football player and manager. He is mainly known for his successful managing spell at the helm of the Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol
C.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
in the early 1960s.
Career
Scarone started playing professionally at his hometown club Peñarol in the 1930s. In 1939, at the age of 22, he moved to Gimnasia La PlataClub de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División...
in Argentina where he spent four seasons. Between 1943 and 1947 he had spells with Mexican sides América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
and Atlante
Atlante F.C.
Club de Fútbol Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club, currently playing in the Mexican First Division League. The club is based in Cancún, Mexico as of the start of the 2007-08 season, when they relocated from Mexico City, and plays its home games in Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo.-Domestic...
before coming back to Gimnasia in 1948. That same year he retired from active football and immediately took over as the club's coach.
His then spent the following three decades coaching a number of South American clubs in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. His greatest successes came in the early 1960s with Peñarol with whom he won three consecutive Uruguayan championships in 1959, 1960 and 1961, two Copa Libertadores titles (in 1960 and 1961) and the 1961 Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (football)
The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
. On account of his success with Peñarol he was made a member of the Uruguay national football team
Uruguay 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...
coaching staff in the 1962 FIFA World Cup
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
, along with Juan Carlos Corazzo, Juan López Fontana
Juan López Fontana
Juan López Fontana was a Uruguayan football manager. He coached the Uruguay national team that won the 1950 FIFA World Cup.- Biography :...
and Hugo Bagnulo
Hugo Bagnulo
Hugo Bagnulo was an Uruguayan football player and manager. He is most famous for his managing success at Uruguayan giants Peñarol, with whom he won five national league titles.-Career:...
.
He also had considerable success coaching in Peru, winning four Peruvian championships with Centro Iqueño
Centro Iqueño
Centro Iqueño was a Peruvian football, located in the city of Lima. The club was founded on October 12, 1935.The club were founded 1935 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.- History :...
and Universitario de Deportes
Universitario de Deportes
Club Universitario de Deportes, also known as Universitario, or more popularly as [La] "U", is a Peruvian football club located in Lima. It is the most successful football club in Peru. The club was founded in 1924 under the name Federación Universitaria by students of the National University of...
, and even took Universitario to the finals of the 1972 Copa Libertadores. In addition, he won the 1965–66 Mexican championship
Primera División de México 1965–66
-Overview:Ciudad Madero was promoted to Primera División.The season was contested by 16 teams, and Club América won the championship.CD Zacatepec was relegated to Segunda División.-League standings:-References:*...
with Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
. He also had a brief stint managing Peru national football team
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
in the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign
1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American Zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification....
.
Scarone retired from coaching in 1982. After suffering from Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...
in his later years, Scarone died on 25 April 1994 in his hometown of Montevideo.
Honours
National- 4 × Peruvian League: 1957 (with Centro Iqueño) and 1969, 1971 and 1982 (with Universitario)
- 4 × Uruguayan League: 1959, 1960, 1961 (with Peñarol) and 1966 (with Nacional)
- 1 × Mexican LeaguePrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
: 1965–66Primera División de México 1965–66-Overview:Ciudad Madero was promoted to Primera División.The season was contested by 16 teams, and Club América won the championship.CD Zacatepec was relegated to Segunda División.-League standings:-References:*...
(with América)
International
- 2 × Copa Libertadores: 19601960 Copa Libertadores FinalsThe 1960 Copa de Campeones Finals was a football series between Peñarol and Olimpia on June 12 and June 19 of this very year. It was the final of the first staging of the Copa de Campeones de América , which would go on to become the premier club competition in South American football and one of...
, 19611961 Copa Libertadores FinalsThe 1961 Copa de Campeones Finals was a football series between Peñarol and Palmeiras on June 4 and June 11 of this same year. It was the second final of South America's most prestigious football competition, the Copa de Campeones...
(with Peñarol) - 1 × Intercontinental CupIntercontinental Cup (football)The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
: 19611961 Intercontinental CupA play-off was needed due to the rules at the time that awarded 2 points for each victory and both teams having won one game each....
(with Peñarol)