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Pindaro Carvalho RodriguesBrazilian footballer, striker, coach
Date of Birth: 01.06.1892
Country:  Brazil |
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Early Life and Playing Career
Píndaro de Carvalho, a renowned Brazilian footballer, was born in São Paulo in 1892. His footballing journey commenced at Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, where he spent two seasons before moving to their arch-rivals Flamengo. At Flamengo, he enjoyed a decade-long tenure, winning five Rio championships and numerous minor cups. During his time at Flamengo, he made his international debut for Brazil, representing his country in eight matches. In 1922, he concluded his illustrious playing career.
Coaching the Brazilian National Team
In a surprising turn of events in 1930, Píndaro unexpectedly became the coach of the Brazilian national team. He inherited a team in disarray after the resignation of the previous coach, Lais, a year prior. Despite facing a daunting task in preparing the team for the upcoming World Cup, Pindaro made bold changes. He reshuffled the lineup, retaining only five players from the match against Yugoslavia for the subsequent match against Bolivia. The gamble paid off, as Brazil secured a 4-0 victory. However, their hopes of advancing from the group were dashed as Yugoslavia finished ahead of them.
Aftermath and Legacy
In the aftermath of Brazil's World Cup exit, Píndaro faced criticism and was promptly dismissed as coach. The defeat marked the end of his coaching career. Nonetheless, his legacy as the first coach to lead Brazil in a World Cup tournament remains intact.
