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Rudi Gutendorf Legendärer deutscher Fussballcoach Guinness Buch der Rekorde

Rudi Gutendorf coachte zwischen 1979-81 die Socceroos Source: Supplied

Rudi Gutendorf was arguably the most flamboyant coach the Socceroos have ever seen. He coached the Australian team from 1979-81 – one of 55 teams he coached in 32 nations and 49 years: A Guinness World Record!

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Rudi Gutendorf was arguably the most flamboyant coach the Socceroos have ever seen. He coached the Australian team from 1979-81 – one of 55 teams he coached in 32 nations and 49 years: A Guinness World Record!

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