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Legendary Football Manager Leo Beenhakker Dies at 82

The celebrated coach, known for his success with Real Madrid and Ajax, leaves behind a legacy of innovation and international achievements.

Football Soccer - UEFA Cup Semi Final - Second Leg - Torino vs Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain - April 15, 1992 Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker REUTERS/Action Images/File Photo
Football - Poland v Northern Ireland - 2010 World Cup Qualifying European Zone - Group Three - Slaski Stadium, Chorzow, Poland - 5/9/09 Leo Beenhakker - Poland Head Coach. Mandatory Credit: Action Images/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo
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Leo Beenhakker led Trinidad and Tobago to the 2006 World Cup

Overview

  • Leo Beenhakker, former Real Madrid coach, passed away at the age of 82, as confirmed by official statements from Real Madrid and Ajax.
  • Beenhakker led Real Madrid to six trophies, including three consecutive La Liga titles from 1987 to 1989, during two managerial stints with the club.
  • He managed several top clubs and national teams, including Ajax, Feyenoord, and Trinidad and Tobago, guiding the latter to their only World Cup appearance in 2006.
  • Ajax paid tribute to Beenhakker, describing him as one of the most colorful and successful Dutch managers in history.
  • Beenhakker's career spanned over five decades, during which he influenced football culture and strategy, working with legends like Johan Cruyff and signing players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic.