*Controversial Piece* Unique Lot of Argentine Dictator Carlos Lacoste Signed Card - FIFA WORLD CUP 1978 Programme and Lineups Brochure gifted to Argentina Players!

*Provenance: Collection of World Cup 1978 Team Physician*

The greeting card is signed by Carlos Lacoste.

Carlos Alberto Lacoste (2 February 1929–24 June 2004) was an Argentine navy vice-admiral and politician who briefly served as interim President of Argentina.

In addition to a naval career, Lacoste undertook the organization of the 1978 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Argentina. In December 1981 the then head of state General Roberto Viola was ousted in a coup d'état. Lacoste served as interim President of Argentina from 11 to 22 December 1981, during a period of military rule. He was succeeded in the presidential office by Lieutenant General Leopoldo Galtieri. After the military government, he preserved his connections with football associations, becoming a South American representative in FIFA, and in 1986 he was assigned as Argentine supervisor in the drawing of that year's World Cup matches in Mexico, which was eventually won by Argentina. He died on 24 June 2004 at the age of 75.

PROGRAMME and Booklet has all pages, brochure, teams infos, photos and World Cup 1978 fixture!!

Excellent condition!