Top 5 Former Lionel Messi Teammates Who Became Managers
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Juliano Belletti had a successful club and international career.
During his playing career, the Brazilian played for several clubs, including Villarreal, Chelsea, and Barcelona. Belletti was a key figure in the Barcelona setup from 2004 to 2007, playing alongside Lionel Messi as a right-back.
Barcelona fans remember Belletti fondly for his performance in the 2006 UEFA Champions League final. Belletti only had one goal for the club in three years, but it was the game-winning goal against Arsenal in the final.
Before joining Chelsea in 2007, he won one La Liga and one UEFA Champions League with the Blaugrana. Belletti was at Stamford Bridge for three years, winning one Premier League title and two FA Cups.
Belletti made his managerial debut in February 2021, when he was named assistant manager of his former club Cruzeiro. He is still in charge.
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