Mario Darío Grana (born 27 January 1973) is an Argentine football manager and former footballer who last managed the youth academy of Cerro Porteño.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Grana grew up regarding Argentine international Diego Maradona as his football idol.[5] He studied for a degree in electromechanics.[6]

Playing career

In 2004, Grana signed for Paraguayan side Cerro Porteño, where he was regarded as a fan favorite.[7] In 2010, he signed for Argentine side El Porvenir, where he captained the club.[8]

Style of play

Grana mainly operated as a left-midfielder.[9]

Managerial career

Grana started his managerial career as player-manager of Paraguayan side Deportivo Capiatá.[10] In 2011, he was appointed manager of Paraguayan side Cerro Porteño.[11][12] After that, he was appointed manager of Argentine side Morón.[13] While managing the club, he was attacked by barra bravas.[14][15]

Personal life

Grana has a son.[16]

Grana competed in Paraguayan reality television show Baila conmigo Paraguay 2017.[17][18][19]

References

  1. ↑ "Grana y la dura realidad de técnicos de Escuelas de Fútbol". abc.com.py.
  2. ↑ "¿Represalia?: Despiden a Mario Grana de Cerro Porteño". hoy.com.py.
  3. ↑ "Grana cuenta su verdad: "No dije nada malo contra Cerro Porteño"". hoy.com.py.
  4. ↑ "El caso Grana deriva en una renuncia masiva en Cerro Porteño". hoy.com.py.
  5. ↑ "Mario Gana - Cronica article".
  6. ↑ "Mario Grana - Extra article".
  7. ↑ ""Ir a Olimpia sería como traicionar"". extra.com.py.
  8. ↑ ""Me quería ir"". ole.com.ar (Archived).
  9. ↑ "Mario Grana - El Norte article".
  10. ↑ "Frustrada experiencia de Grana". lavoz.com.ar (Archived).
  11. ↑ "Grana fue "limpiado" por marginar a un peso pesado". versus.com.py.
  12. ↑ "Mario Grana: "Para mí, Fabbro era un jugadorazo, pero él no cumplía"". extra.com.py.
  13. ↑ "Mario Grana - Ole article".
  14. ↑ "Mario Grana, agredido por la barra de Morón por no aceptar jugadores". lavoz.com.ar (Archived).
  15. ↑ "Mario Grana - Diario Popular article".
  16. ↑ ""Voy a estar"". ole.com.ar (Archived).
  17. ↑ "Mario Grana se aburría por estar sin dirigir y entró al "Baila"". cronica.com.py.
  18. ↑ "Hay gente que no quiere que Grana baile". cronica.com.py.
  19. ↑ "El increíble cambio físico de Mario Grana". paraguay.com.
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