Cheche Vidal
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Juan Jose "Cheche" Vidal Noya is a retired Venezuelan association football defender
who was a member of the Venezuelan Olympic soccer team at the 1980 Summer Olympics
. He was the 1979 Venezuela Footballer of the Year and was the World Cup USA Vice President in charge of technology at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
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where he played on the men's soccer team from 1981 to 1983. Vidal was a 1981 Third Team All American, but lost the 1982 season to a knee injury. He came back in 1983 and was selected as a First Team All Ameican
. In 1984, he graduated with a masters degree in mechanical engineering and sports applied technology. In 1998, he was inducted into the Terriers Hall of Fame.
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and Olympic teams. He was a member of the Venezuelan national team at the 1979 Copa America. He also played two games at the 1980 Summer Olympics
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Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who was a member of the Venezuelan Olympic soccer team at the 1980 Summer Olympics
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
. He was the 1979 Venezuela Footballer of the Year and was the World Cup USA Vice President in charge of technology at 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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College
Vidal attended Boston UniversityBoston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1981 to 1983. Vidal was a 1981 Third Team All American, but lost the 1982 season to a knee injury. He came back in 1983 and was selected as a First Team All Ameican
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
. In 1984, he graduated with a masters degree in mechanical engineering and sports applied technology. In 1998, he was inducted into the Terriers Hall of Fame.
Professional
Vidal was the 1979 Venezuelan Footballer of the Year as a member of Deportivo ItaliaDeportivo Italia
Deportivo Petare Fútbol Club is a Venezuelan football club based in Caracas. Formed in 1948 as "Deportivo Italia F.C.", the club after fifty years merged with "Deportivo Chacao F.C." in 1998, and was called Deportivo Italchacao for eight years...
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National team
Vidal played on both the Venezuelan nationalVenezuela national football team
The Venezuela national football team is the national football team of Venezuela and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol. It is nicknamed La Vinotinto , because of the traditional burgundy color of their shirts....
and Olympic teams. He was a member of the Venezuelan national team at the 1979 Copa America. He also played two games at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1980 Summer Olympics
thumb|right|Official Programme of the match [[USSR]] vs [[Venezuela]]The football tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics started on July 20 and ended on August 2. Only one event, the men's tournament, was contested...
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Technology
Vidal entered the technology field and was the World Cup USA vice president in charge of technology for the 1994 FIFA World Cup1994 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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