José Maria Marin
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José Maria Marin (born 6 May 1932)[1] is a Brazilian politician and former sports administrator who was the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (Portuguese: Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, CBF) from March 2012 until April 2015. He had previously served as vice-governor and governor of São Paulo state and is a former football player.
Quick Facts President of the Brazilian Football Confederation, Preceded by ...
José Maria Marin | |
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President of the Brazilian Football Confederation | |
In office 12 March 2012 – 12 April 2015 | |
Preceded by | Ricardo Teixeira |
Succeeded by | Marco Polo Del Nero |
Governor of São Paulo | |
In office 14 May 1982 – 15 March 1983 | |
Vice Governor | None |
Preceded by | Paulo Maluf |
Succeeded by | Franco Montoro |
Vice Governor of São Paulo | |
In office 15 March 1979 – 14 May 1982 | |
Governor | Paulo Maluf |
Preceded by | Ferreira Filho |
Succeeded by | Orestes Quércia |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo | |
In office 15 March 1971 – 15 March 1979 | |
Constituency | At-large |
Member of the Municipal Chamber of São Paulo | |
In office 1 January 1964 – 21 December 1970 | |
Constituency | At-large |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-05-06) 6 May 1932 (age 91) São Paulo, Brazil |
Political party | PTB (2007–present) |
Other political affiliations | |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Marin was arrested as part of the 2015 FIFA corruption case and was subsequently jailed for four years.[2]