Benjamín Galindo
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Benjamín Galindo Marentes (born December 11, 1960 in Tierra Blanca
, Zacatecas
) was a Mexican
footballer. He participated with the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
.
soccer club, Chivas de Guadalajara, until he was replaced in the 2005 season. He was also the coach of Santos Laguna
but was once again replaced due to poor results.
Galindo was the coach of Cruz Azul until he was replaced with Enrique Meza. He then moved to Club Atlas.
Tierra Blanca, Zacatecas
The town of Tierra Blanca is located in the municipality of Loreto in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It has 2137 inhabitants. Tierra Blanca is 2077 meters above sea level. It is also the birthplace of Benjamín "El Maestro" Galindo. Tierra Blanca is also a notorious town that is very high in crime...
, Zacatecas
Zacatecas
Zacatecas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas....
) was a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
footballer. He participated with the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
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Coaching career
Galindo was the former coach (Director Tecnico) of the powerhouse MexicanMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
soccer club, Chivas de Guadalajara, until he was replaced in the 2005 season. He was also the coach of Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
but was once again replaced due to poor results.
Galindo was the coach of Cruz Azul until he was replaced with Enrique Meza. He then moved to Club Atlas.