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{{Short description|Italian-Argentine football player and coach (1906–1969)}}
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| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| years1 = 1924–1928 | years2 = 1928 | years3 = 1929 | years4 = 1929 | years5 = 1929–1935 | years6 = 1936 | years7 =1936–1937
| years1 = 1924–1928 | years2 = 1928 | years3 = 1929 | years4 = 1929 | years5 = 1929–1935 | years6 = 1936 | years7 =1936–1937
| clubs1 = [[Chacarita Juniors]] | clubs2 = Alvear | clubs3 = [[Club Ferrocarril Midland]] | clubs4 = Chacarita Juniors | clubs5 = [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]]<ref>[http://www.forza-juventus.com/biographies/cesarini.htm Forza-Juventus.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314154538/http://www.forza-juventus.com/biographies/cesarini.htm |date=14 March 2007 }}</ref> | clubs6 = [[Chacarita Juniors]] | clubs7 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]
| clubs1 = [[Chacarita Juniors]] | clubs2 = Alvear | clubs3 = [[Club Ferrocarril Midland]] | clubs4 = Chacarita Juniors | clubs5 = [[Juventus FC|Juventus]]<ref>[http://www.forza-juventus.com/biographies/cesarini.htm Forza-Juventus.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314154538/http://www.forza-juventus.com/biographies/cesarini.htm |date=14 March 2007 }}</ref> | clubs6 = [[Chacarita Juniors]] | clubs7 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]
| caps1 = 82 | goals1 = 50 | caps2 = ? | goals2 = ? | caps3 = ? | goals3 = ? | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 7 | caps5 = 128 | goals5 = 46 | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 3 | caps7 = 23 | goals7 = 7
| caps1 = 82 | goals1 = 50 | caps2 = ? | goals2 = ? | caps3 = ? | goals3 = ? | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 7 | caps5 = 128 | goals5 = 46 | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 3 | caps7 = 23 | goals7 = 7
| nationalyears1 = 1926 | nationalyears2 =1931–1934
| nationalyears1 = 1926 | nationalyears2 =1931–1934
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| nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | nationalcaps2 = 11 | nationalgoals2 = 3
|managerclubs1 =[[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] |manageryears1 = 1939–1944
|managerclubs1 =[[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] |manageryears1 = 1939–1944
|managerclubs2 =[[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] |manageryears2 =1946–1948
|managerclubs2 =[[Juventus FC|Juventus]] |manageryears2 =1946–1948
|managerclubs3 = [[Club Atlético Banfield|Banfield]]|manageryears3 = 1949
|managerclubs3 = [[Club Atlético Banfield|Banfield]]|manageryears3 = 1949
|managerclubs4 = [[Club Atlético Boca Juniors|Boca Juniors]] |manageryears4=1950
|managerclubs4 = [[Club Atlético Boca Juniors|Boca Juniors]] |manageryears4=1950
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'''Renato Cesarini''' ({{IPA-it|reˈnaːto tʃezaˈriːni}}; 11 April 1906 – 24 March 1969) was an Italian-Argentine [[Association football|football]] player and coach who most notably played for [[Juventus]] in Italy as a [[midfielder]] or [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. He was a dual international footballer and played for both the [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and [[Italian national football team|Italy]] national teams. While playing for Italy, he was part of the successful runner-up [[1931-32 Central European International Cup]] & gold winning [[1933-35 Central European International Cup]] campaigns.
'''Renato Cesarini''' ({{IPA|it|reˈnaːto tʃezaˈriːni}}; 11 April 1906 – 24 March 1969) was an [[Italian Argentine]] [[Association football|football]] player and coach who most notably played for [[Juventus]] in Italy as a [[midfielder]] or [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. He was a dual international footballer and played for both the [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and [[Italian national football team|Italy]] national teams. While playing for Italy, he was part of the successful runner-up [[1931-32 Central European International Cup]] and gold winning [[1933-35 Central European International Cup]] campaigns.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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Cesarini was born in [[Senigallia]], near Ancona, in the Italian region of [[Marche]], but when he was only a few months old he and his family emigrated to [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina.
Cesarini was born in [[Senigallia]], near Ancona, in the Italian region of [[Marche]], but when he was only a few months old he and his family emigrated to [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina.


In his early career he played for several clubs around the Buenos Aires area, during the [[amateur era in Argentine football]], most notably [[Chacarita Juniors]].
In his early career, he played for several clubs around the Buenos Aires area, during the [[amateur era in Argentine football]], most notably [[Chacarita Juniors]].


Cesarini was signed by Italian giants [[Juventus]] in 1929, he made his debut against [[S.S.C. Napoli]] on 23 March 1930: the game ended in a 2–2 draw. He went on to win five league championships in a row with the club.
Cesarini was signed by Italian giants [[Juventus]] in 1929, he made his debut against [[S.S.C. Napoli|Napoli]] on 23 March 1930: the game ended in a 2–2 draw. He went on to win five league championships in a row with the club.


In 1936 he returned to the professionalised [[Argentine Primera|Argentine league]] where he won two championships with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]. This excellent River Plate team included two young players who would become legends of the game Adolfo Pedernera and José Manuel Moreno. The team was coached by the [[Hungarian people|Hungarian]] Emerico Hirschel who had a big influence on Cesarini and his teammate Carlos Peucelle which would be put to use in the 1940s as they took charge at the club.
In 1936, he returned to the professionalised [[Argentine Primera|Argentine league]] where he won two championships with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]. This excellent River Plate team included two young players who would become legends of the game Adolfo Pedernera and José Manuel Moreno. The team was coached by the [[Hungarian people|Hungarian]] Emerico Hirschel, who had a big influence on Cesarini and his teammate Carlos Peucelle, which would be put to use in the 1940s as they took charge at the club.


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
After retiring as a player, Cesarini went on to become a football manager. He coached a number of clubs in Argentina including both [[Boca Juniors]] and River Plate. With River he coached one of the greatest teams of all time.
After retiring as a player, Cesarini went on to become a football manager. He coached a number of clubs in Argentina including both [[Boca Juniors]] and River Plate. With River, he coached one of the greatest teams of all time.


From 1941 to 1947 this River Plate team achieved legendary status: Cesarini was coach from 1941 to 1944 when the level of football was such that they became known as ''La Maquina'' (The Machine); the forward line of Moreno, Pedernera, Munoz, Labruna and Lousteau is considered to this day to be the greatest seen in South America. River won Argentine league titles in 1941, and 1942 under ''La Biblia del fútbol'' as Cesarini became known for his authority on all matters pertaining to the sport.
From 1941 to 1947, this River Plate team achieved legendary status: Cesarini was coach from 1941 to 1944 when the level of football was such that they became known as ''La Maquina'' (The Machine); the forward line of Moreno, Pedernera, Munoz, Labruna and Loustau is considered to this day to be the greatest seen in South America. River won Argentine league titles in 1941, and 1942 under ''La Biblia del fútbol'' as Cesarini became known for his authority on all matters pertaining to the sport.


He returned to Italy to coach Juventus where he led a team including Sivori, Charles and Boniperti to Serie A success. In the mid sixties he started the underage club of Pumas today one of the top clubs in Mexico. Between 1967 and 1968, he coached the [[Argentina national football team|Argentina national team]].
He returned to Italy to coach Juventus where he led a team including Sivori, Charles and Boniperti to Serie A success. In the mid sixties, he started the underage club of Pumas today one of the top clubs in Mexico. Between 1967 and 1968, he coached the [[Argentina national football team|Argentina national team]].


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==Legacy==
==Legacy==
*The Italian expression ''zona Cesarini'' ("Cesarini zone," also known as "Montesacro zone") was originated as a reference to Renato Cesarini, who often scored decisive goals during the last minutes of the match (the best example being the [[Italian national football team|Italy]] 3–2 [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]] match of 13 December 1931 at [[Stadio Filadelfia]] of [[Turin]]).<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/az/c.html Encyclopaedia Italia: The letter C] – ''www.channel4.com''</ref> This expression is still in use today in [[Football in Italy|Italian football]] and it designates a goal that is scored in the final minutes of a match, namely in ''zona Cesarini''.
*The Italian expression ''[[zona Cesarini]]'' ("Cesarini zone," also known as "Montesacro zone") was originated as a reference to Renato Cesarini, who often scored decisive goals during the last minutes of the match (the best example being the [[Italian national football team|Italy]] 3–2 [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]] match of 13 December 1931 at [[Stadio Filadelfia]] of [[Turin]]).<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/az/c.html Encyclopaedia Italia: The letter C] – ''www.channel4.com''</ref> This expression is still in use today in [[Football in Italy|Italian football]] and it designates a goal that is scored in the final minutes of a match, namely in ''zona Cesarini''.
*{{anchor|academy}}Cesarini has a football club and training academy in Argentina named in his honour, it was founded in 1978 by former members of the Argentina national team.<ref>[http://www.renatocesarini.com/institucion.php Institucion ::..:: Renato Cesarini ::<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
*{{anchor|academy}}Cesarini has a football club ([[Club Renato Cesarini]]) and training academy in Argentina named in his honour, it was founded in 1975 by former members of the Argentina national team.<ref>[http://www.renatocesarini.com/institucion.php Institucion ::..:: Renato Cesarini ::<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Oriundo]]
*[[Oriundo]]
*[[Club Renato Cesarini]]


==References==
==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080410003533/http://www.zonacesarini.info/home.asp Zona Cesarini] {{in lang|it}} (archived, 10 April 2008)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080410003533/http://www.zonacesarini.info/home.asp Zona Cesarini] {{in lang|it}} (archived, 10 April 2008)


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Latest revision as of 06:12, 28 November 2024

Renato Cesarini
Cesarini during his run on Chacarita Juniors in 1936
Personal information
Full name Renato Cesarini
Date of birth (1906-04-11)11 April 1906
Place of birth Senigallia, Italy
Date of death 24 March 1969(1969-03-24) (aged 62)
Place of death Buenos Aires, Argentina[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1924–1928 Chacarita Juniors 82 (50)
1928 Alvear ? (?)
1929 Club Ferrocarril Midland ? (?)
1929 Chacarita Juniors 11 (7)
1929–1935 Juventus[3] 128 (46)
1936 Chacarita Juniors 8 (3)
1936–1937 River Plate 23 (7)
International career
1926 Argentina[2] 2 (1)
1931–1934 Italy[4] 11 (3)
Managerial career
1939–1944 River Plate
1946–1948 Juventus
1949 Banfield
1950 Boca Juniors
1964–1965 Pumas UNAM
1958–1959 Pordenone
1967–1968 Argentina
1968 Huracán
Medal record
 Italy
Central European International Cup
Silver medal – second place 1931-32 Central European International Cup
Central European International Cup
Gold medal – first place 1933-35 Central European International Cup
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Renato Cesarini (Italian pronunciation: [reˈnaːto tʃezaˈriːni]; 11 April 1906 – 24 March 1969) was an Italian Argentine football player and coach who most notably played for Juventus in Italy as a midfielder or forward. He was a dual international footballer and played for both the Argentina and Italy national teams. While playing for Italy, he was part of the successful runner-up 1931-32 Central European International Cup and gold winning 1933-35 Central European International Cup campaigns.

Playing career

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Cesarini in action with Juventus in the 1933–34 Serie A

Cesarini was born in Senigallia, near Ancona, in the Italian region of Marche, but when he was only a few months old he and his family emigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In his early career, he played for several clubs around the Buenos Aires area, during the amateur era in Argentine football, most notably Chacarita Juniors.

Cesarini was signed by Italian giants Juventus in 1929, he made his debut against Napoli on 23 March 1930: the game ended in a 2–2 draw. He went on to win five league championships in a row with the club.

In 1936, he returned to the professionalised Argentine league where he won two championships with River Plate. This excellent River Plate team included two young players who would become legends of the game Adolfo Pedernera and José Manuel Moreno. The team was coached by the Hungarian Emerico Hirschel, who had a big influence on Cesarini and his teammate Carlos Peucelle, which would be put to use in the 1940s as they took charge at the club.

Managerial career

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After retiring as a player, Cesarini went on to become a football manager. He coached a number of clubs in Argentina including both Boca Juniors and River Plate. With River, he coached one of the greatest teams of all time.

From 1941 to 1947, this River Plate team achieved legendary status: Cesarini was coach from 1941 to 1944 when the level of football was such that they became known as La Maquina (The Machine); the forward line of Moreno, Pedernera, Munoz, Labruna and Loustau is considered to this day to be the greatest seen in South America. River won Argentine league titles in 1941, and 1942 under La Biblia del fútbol as Cesarini became known for his authority on all matters pertaining to the sport.

He returned to Italy to coach Juventus where he led a team including Sivori, Charles and Boniperti to Serie A success. In the mid sixties, he started the underage club of Pumas today one of the top clubs in Mexico. Between 1967 and 1968, he coached the Argentina national team.

Honours

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Juventus
River Plate

International

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Italy

Legacy

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  • The Italian expression zona Cesarini ("Cesarini zone," also known as "Montesacro zone") was originated as a reference to Renato Cesarini, who often scored decisive goals during the last minutes of the match (the best example being the Italy 3–2 Hungary match of 13 December 1931 at Stadio Filadelfia of Turin).[5] This expression is still in use today in Italian football and it designates a goal that is scored in the final minutes of a match, namely in zona Cesarini.
  • Cesarini has a football club (Club Renato Cesarini) and training academy in Argentina named in his honour, it was founded in 1975 by former members of the Argentina national team.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Matteo Dotto. "CESARINI, Renato" (in Italian). Treccani: Enciclopedia dello Sport. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. ^ ZonaCesarini.info Archived 10 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Forza-Juventus.com Archived 14 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Forza Azzurri
  5. ^ Encyclopaedia Italia: The letter C – www.channel4.com
  6. ^ Institucion ::..:: Renato Cesarini ::
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