Diego Andrés Cruciani (born 14 July 1962 in

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) is an

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football coach who currently appointed as a head of

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club

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Career

The defender played in his career for Juventud, Sarmiento, Bella Vista, Estudiantes and

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before he retired after a knee injury in summer 1985.

International career

Cruciani was 1985 member of the

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Coaching career

He was the head coach of the

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, under his guidance, the team improved smoothly and became the runners-up of the SAFF championship. After leaving the post, Cruciani continued his career in

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by coaching

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side,

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. During his time, Cruciani had brought three Argentine players to the club.DCY Sport - Diego Andrés Cruciani

References

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