Manuel Rosas

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Manuel Rosas Sanchez (1912-1989[1])- was a Mexican footballer who participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He was the first player in the history of FIFA World Cup who scored the goal from the penalty kick (the game versus Argentina)[2]. His brother was Felipe Rosas[3] . Both were the players CF Atlante during this tournament.


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  • ^  A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part I*Biographical Notes - Heroes of Mundials" ; GiA Katowice 1993
  • ^ Match report
Flag of Mexico Mexico squad - 1930 FIFA World Cup Flag of Mexico

GK Bonfiglio | GK Sota | DF F. Garza Gutiérrez | MF Rodríguez | DF M. Rosas | FW Olivares | FW López | MF Amézcua | MF Sánchez | MF F. Rosas | FW Gayón | FW Ruíz | FW Mejía | FW Carreño | FW Pérez | FW Castro | DF R. Garza Gutiérrez | Coach: Luque de Serrallonga