Juan López (football manager, born 1908)

Juan López Fontana (15 March 1908 – 4 October 1983) was a Uruguayan football manager. He started in coaching as a medical assistant at Central Fútbol Club. He became the manager of Uruguay in 1946,RSSSF helping them win the 1950 FIFA World Cup and reach the 1954 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. He also coached Peñarol, and won the Uruguayan Primera División in 1953 and 1954. 

López died on 4 October 1983 in Montevideo at the age of 75.

Honours
Manager
Peñarol
Uruguayan Primera División: 1953, 1954

Uruguay
FIFA World Cup: 1950

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 Short biography

Category:1908 births
Category:1983 deaths
Category:Sportspeople from Montevideo 
Category:Uruguayan football managers
Category:Peñarol managers