Adhemar Pimenta facts for kids
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Esporte Illustrado, Rio de Janeiro, 1941
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Adhemar Pimenta | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 26 August 1970 (aged 74) | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1935 | Bangu | ||
| 1936-1938 | Brazil | ||
| 1942 | Brazil | ||
Adhemar Pimenta was a Brazilian football manager. He is most famous for coaching the Brazil national team during the 1938 FIFA World Cup. Born on April 12, 1896, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pimenta played a key role in shaping Brazilian football during his time. He passed away on August 26, 1970.
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Who Was Adhemar Pimenta?
Adhemar Pimenta was a respected figure in Brazilian football. He dedicated his career to coaching various teams. His most notable achievement was leading the Brazilian national team. He helped them compete on the world stage.
Early Career as a Manager
Pimenta began his coaching journey in the mid-1930s. His first known role was with Bangu in 1935. This club is based in Rio de Janeiro. His skills as a manager quickly became clear. This led to bigger opportunities.
Leading Brazil at the World Cup
Adhemar Pimenta took charge of the Brazilian national team in 1936. His main goal was to prepare them for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. He coached the team for two years, from 1936 to 1938.
The 1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was held in France. It was the third World Cup tournament ever. Brazil was one of the top teams competing. Pimenta led a strong squad of talented players.
Brazil's Performance
Under Pimenta's guidance, Brazil played exciting football. They reached the semi-finals of the tournament. They faced a tough match against Italy. Italy was the defending champion and went on to win the World Cup again. Brazil finished in third place. This was a great achievement for the team. It showed Brazil's growing power in international football.
Later Coaching Roles
After the 1938 World Cup, Pimenta continued his coaching career. He had another short period coaching the Brazilian national team in 1942. He also managed other important clubs in Brazil. These included Santos FC and Botafogo. His work helped develop many players. He also contributed to the growth of football in Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Adhemar Pimenta para niños
