João Havelange: Brazilian businessman and athlete (1916-2016)
Jean-Marie Faustin Goedefroid João de Havelange (May 8, 1916 – 16 August 2016) was a Brazilian association football administrator.
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He was the 7th President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). He was elected to the position in 1974. He resigned in 1998, after 24 years in charge.
João Havelange | |
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 João Havelange in 2010 | |
| 7th President of FIFA | |
| In office 1974–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Rous |
| Succeeded by | Sepp Blatter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean-Marie Faustin Goedefroid de Havelange 8 May 1916 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil |
| Died | 16 August 2016 (age 100) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
He was elected as an honorary president of FIFA in 1998 after he left office. He resigned in 2013 due to "health and personal reasons".
Havelange was a swimmer at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He was also part of the team that tied for 13th in water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Honors
- Cavalier of the Légion d'honneur
- Order of Special Merit in Sports
- Commander of the Cavaliers of the Order of Infante D. Henrique
- Cavalier of the Order of Vasa
- Grand Cross of Elizabeth the Catholic
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