Passed away at 6.15am aged 75.
[article]Aragones, 75, coached extensively in Spain for 30 years before taking the reins of the national team in 2004.
He led Spain to their first major title in 44 years at Euro 2008, the start of a hat-trick of tournament triumphs that continued under his successor Vicente del Bosque at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.[/article]
[article]Aragones began his playing career at Getafe in 1957 before spells at Real Madrid, Real Oviedo and Real Betis, but is best remembered for his decade with Atletico Madrid between 1964 and his retirement in 1974, during which time he won three La Liga titles and finished as joint top scorer in the 1969-70 season. He also won 11 caps for Spain.
After retirement Aragones took over as coach of Atletico, leading the club to the league title in 1977. He left in 1980 but returned for further spells between 1982 and 1987, 1991 and 1993 and 2001 to 2003. He also managed the likes of Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Betis, Espanyol and Real Mallorca.[/article]
[article]Aragones, 75, coached extensively in Spain for 30 years before taking the reins of the national team in 2004.
He led Spain to their first major title in 44 years at Euro 2008, the start of a hat-trick of tournament triumphs that continued under his successor Vicente del Bosque at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.[/article]
[article]Aragones began his playing career at Getafe in 1957 before spells at Real Madrid, Real Oviedo and Real Betis, but is best remembered for his decade with Atletico Madrid between 1964 and his retirement in 1974, during which time he won three La Liga titles and finished as joint top scorer in the 1969-70 season. He also won 11 caps for Spain.
After retirement Aragones took over as coach of Atletico, leading the club to the league title in 1977. He left in 1980 but returned for further spells between 1982 and 1987, 1991 and 1993 and 2001 to 2003. He also managed the likes of Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Betis, Espanyol and Real Mallorca.[/article]
