Francisco Bru Sports manager

Francisco Bru Sanz (born 12 April 1885 - 10 June 1962), also known as Paco Bru, was a Spanish footballer, referee and manager. As a footballer he played as a striker and midfielder for FC Internacional and as a defender for FC Barcelona, RCD Español and the Catalan XI. After retiring as a player, Bru became a referee and took charge of the 1916 and 1917 Copa del Rey finals. He later became the first ever manager of Spain, guiding them to the silver medal at the 1920 Olympics Games. As a manager with Real Madrid, then known as Madrid CF, he won the Copa de España twice during the 1930s.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 12, 1885
Birth place	Spain , Madrid
Date of death	June 10, 1962
Place of death	Spain , Málaga

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Football manager

club	Real Madrid C.F. Peru national football team Real Zaragoza Granada CF RCD Espanyol Spain national football team Girona FC Club Juventud Asturiana
position	Defender (association football)
teams	Catalonia national football team FC Barcelona RCD Espanyol FC Internacional