Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético Former goalkeeper Victor Beggi was appointed football director at Gallo last Saturday (17/02) and seeks to maintain the winning streak. Since 2013, Galinha has had several successful campaigns with several Minas Gerais titles in addition to the Libertadores title, Copa do Brasil and Campeonato Brasileiro. During this period, Atlético had two long-time football directors, namely Eduardo Maloof, executive from 2010 to 2017, and Rodrigo Caetano, who will hold the position from 2021.The leader of Group B, Gallo, is looking for another title in the Campeonato Mineiro. Atlético is currently the bookmakers' favorite to win the Minas Gerais title and one of the favorites for the other championships throughout the year. If you are not used to the world of betting, you can take advantage of bet365 for beginners to start your predictions about the championship throughout the year.
He was Victor Gallo's goalkeeper during the victorious campaign that saw them finish second in the Campeonato Brasileiro in 2012, the Libertadores in 2013 and the Copa do Brasil in 2014, and now he had joined the... club and taken up a role as management. Check out some of these players:
Franz Beckenbauer – Bayern Munich
Franz Beckenbauer, known as “Der Kaiser”, is a German football and Bayern Munich legend. After ending his playing career, Beckenbauer assumed several leadership roles at Bayern, including honorary president. His strategic vision and commitment were fundamental to the Club's growth and success nationally and internationally.
Johan Cruyff – Ajax
Johan Cruyff, the architect of “Total Football”, is a legendary figure in the world of football and Ajax in particular. After his brilliant playing career, Cruyff took on the role of coach and consultant at Ajax. His revolutionary vision helped reshape the club's philosophy and structure, contributing to its rebirth as a European football powerhouse.
Pavel Nedved – Juventus
Czech football and Juventus icon Pavel Nedved has also taken on a leadership role at his club following his retirement. He rose to the position of vice-president at Juventus, where his passion for the club and his knowledge of the game influenced the club's direction and strategic decisions.
Oliver Kahn – Bayern Munich
Legendary Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn also left his mark at the club by hanging up his boots. He took on the role of member of Bayern's board of directors, playing an important role in the club's management and main decisions.
Paolo Maldini – AC Milan
Paolo Maldini, one of the greatest legends of AC Milan and Italian football, also ended his playing career and became a coach. He held several leadership positions in Milan, including technical director. His dedication and commitment to the club continued to inspire and influence Milan's trajectory.
Roberto Dinamite – Vasco da Gama
Robert Dynamite is one of the greatest men in the history of Vasco da Gama. After retiring as a player, he assumed the role of president of the club, playing a fundamental role in the management and search for achievements at the Rio club.
Pedrinho-Vasco da Gama
Eventually, Pedrinho, a player who played for Vasco da Gama for several years between 1995 and 2001 and was one of the club's greatest idols, was elected president of the club and tried to bring more financial and sporting health to Vasco, which went through several years with many difficulties.