Portaluppi, the irreverent Gaucho making history at Gremio


SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Renato Portaluppi became the first Brazilian to win the Copa Libertadores as both a player and a coach last month but the charismatic Gremio manager is known in his homeland as much for his off the field exploits as his brilliance on and around it.

Portaluppi, who is commonly known as Renato Gaucho, is famous for his outspoken bravado, his playboy lifestyle and disdain for things like reverence, humility and study.

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