Rudi Gutendorf’s globe-trotting career, spanning half a century, saw him coach a record 55 teams.
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93, according to several German media outlets.
Born in Koblenz on the banks of the Rhine, the man dubbed “Restless Rudi” started his football career as a player for hometown club TuS Neuendorf before taking his first management role with Swiss side Blue Stars Zurich in the 1950s.
Coaching proved infectious, and after building an impressive CV with top flight teams in West Germany, Gutendorf…
Robin Singh (left) in action in a friendly match against Nepal in Mumbai in June 2017.
Match facts
Macau v India
AFC Asian Cup qualifier
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Estadio Campo Desportivo, Macau, 5pm IST onwards
The big picture
Stephen Constantine’s India are within touching distance of qualification for the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE in two years’ time, and they can take put one foot in the door if they can record a third successive win in their group against lowest-ranked Macau (183) on Tuesday. India have not only won their first two games — away to Myanmar and then at home against…
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down the best of the 2019 Asian Cup qualifying, highlighted by India’s win over Myanmar.
Captain Phil Younghusband says Philippines are determined to put the disappointment of last year’s AFF Suzuki Cup behind them to qualify for their first-ever Asian Cup.
Despite co-hosting the tournament for the first time, the Azkals failed to win a game, and weren’t able to progress beyond the group stage of November’s Southeast Asian showcase.
But they made a triumphant start to their 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign by beating Nepal 4-1 in their third-round opener on Tuesday night.
Younghusband…