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| fullname = Zvonimir Rašić
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| birth_place = [[Dole (Ljubuški)|Dole]], [[Kingdom of Yugoslavia]], (present-day [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]])
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| manageryears2 = 1969–74 |managerclubs2 = [[Australia national association football team|Australia]]
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| manageryears3 = 1970 |managerclubs3 = [[Melbourne Hungaria SC|Melbourne Hungaria]]
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| managerclubs3 = [[Melbourne Hungaria SC|Melbourne Hungaria]]
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| manageryears13 = 1996 |managerclubs13 = [[Rockdale City Suns Football Club|Rockdale Ilinden]]
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| managerclubs4 = [[St. George Saints Football Club|St George]]
| manageryears15 = 1997–99 |managerclubs15 = [[Canberra Cosmos]]
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| managerclubs5 = [[Marconi Stallions FC|Marconi Stallions]]
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| manageryears17 = 2018–Present |managerclubs17 = [[Juventus Football Academy]] (Technical Director)
| manageryears6 = 1974–75
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| managerclubs6 = [[Sydney Olympic Football Club|Pan Hellenic]]
| manageryears7 = 1977–78
| managerclubs7 = [[Marconi Stallions FC|Marconi Stallions]]
| manageryears8 = 1979–80
| managerclubs8 = [[Adelaide City FC|Adelaide City]]
| manageryears9 = 1981–82
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| managerclubs9 = [[Blacktown City FC|Blacktown City]]
| manageryears10 = 1983
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| managerclubs10 = [[South Melbourne FC|South Melbourne]]
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| managerclubs11 = [[APIA Leichhardt FC|APIA Leichhardt]]
| manageryears12 = 1992
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| managerclubs12 = [[Canterbury-Marrickville]]
| manageryears13 = 1996
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| managerclubs13 = [[Rockdale City Suns Football Club|Rockdale Ilinden]]
| manageryears14 = 1997
| managerclubs14 = [[Fairfield Bulls FC|Fairfield Bulls]]
| manageryears15 = 1997–99
| managerclubs15 = [[Canberra Cosmos FC|Canberra Cosmos]]
| manageryears16 = 2002–03
| managerclubs16 = [[Marconi Stallions FC|Marconi Stallions]] (technical director)
| manageryears17 = 2018–23
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| managerclubs17 = [[Juventus Football Academy]] (technical director)
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'''Zvonimir "Rale" Rasic''' [[Order of Australia|OAM]] ({{Lang-sr|Звонимир Рале Рашић}}/Zvonimir Rale Rašić; 26 December 1935 – 8 June 2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title='Shattering news': Iconic Socceroos coach dies |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2023-former-socceroos-coach-1974-world-cup-rale-rasic-dies/462c2b8c-f613-4784-9f3a-324a7861b738 |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=wwos.nine.com.au |language=en}}</ref> was an [[Australians|Australian]] [[association football]] player, coach and media personality.<ref>Marko Lopušina - Svi Srbi sveta: vodič kroz dijasporu 1998 -p 209 " играч и тренер Звонко Рале Рашић постао члан Галерие нарознатијпх Аустралианаца и власник Златног Оскара Аустралие и Медаље почасног Аустралианца."</ref>
'''Zvonimir "Rale" Rašić''' [[Order of Australia|OAM]] ({{Lang-sr|Звонимир "Рале" Рашић}}; 26 December 1935 – 8 June 2023) was a Serbian-Australian [[association football]] player, coach and media personality.<ref>Marko Lopušina - Svi Srbi sveta: vodič kroz dijasporu 1998 -p 209 " играч и тренер Звонко Рале Рашић постао члан Галерие нарознатијпх Аустралианаца и власник Златног Оскара Аустралие и Медаље почасног Аустралианца."</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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Born in [[Dole (Ljubuški)|Dole]],<ref>The Rale Rasic Story: The Socceroos First World Cup Coach, as told to Ray Gatt, New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2006. {{ISBN|978-1-74110-464-6}}</ref> [[Littoral Banovina]], [[Kingdom of Yugoslavia]], Rasic begin his career playing in Yugoslav clubs. Also known as Zvonko Rasic,<ref name="proleter"/> Zvonko being a usual diminutive for Zvonimir, he played with [[FK Proleter Zrenjanin]],<ref name="proleter">[http://www.fsgzrenjanin.com/klubovi.html Klubovi] at Football Association of Zrenjanin official website</ref> [[FK Vojvodina]],<ref>[http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.72.html%3A334107-Rale-Srbin-izmislio-fudbal-u-Australiji Rale Srbin „izmislio" fudbal u Australiji] at [[Večernje novosti]], 13 June 2011, Retrieved 13 November 2013 {{in lang|sr}}</ref> [[FK Spartak Subotica]]<ref>[http://www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozes/3449 Match report Hungary vs Spartak Subotica from 1958] at magyarfutball.hu, Retrieved 13 November 2013</ref> and [[FK Borac Banja Luka]].<ref>[http://www.parapsihopatologija.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1130&st=2370 FK Borac Banja Luka stats 1946-91] at EX YU Fudbal</ref> He migrated to Australia in 1962, but returned to Yugoslavia after 18 months to serve in the army. His obligations met, Rasic returned to Australia, and played football in the [[Victoria (Australia)|Victorian]] league.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
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Born in [[Dole (Ljubuški)|Dole]],<ref>The Rale Rasic Story: The Socceroos First World Cup Coach, as told to Ray Gatt, New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2006. {{ISBN|978-1-74110-464-6}}</ref> [[Littoral Banovina]], [[Kingdom of Yugoslavia]] (now [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]) Rasic begin his career playing in Yugoslav clubs. Also known as Zvonko Rasic,<ref name="proleter"/> Zvonko being a usual diminutive for Zvonimir, he played with [[FK Proleter Zrenjanin]],<ref name="proleter">[http://www.fsgzrenjanin.com/klubovi.html Klubovi] at Football Association of Zrenjanin official website</ref> [[FK Vojvodina]],<ref>[http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.72.html%3A334107-Rale-Srbin-izmislio-fudbal-u-Australiji Rale Srbin „izmislio" fudbal u Australiji] at [[Večernje novosti]], 13-6-2011, retrieved 13-11-2013 {{in lang|sr}}</ref> [[FK Spartak Subotica]]<ref>[http://www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozes/3449 Match report Hungary vs Spartak Subotica from 1958] at magyarfutball.hu, retrieved 13-11-2013</ref> and [[FK Borac Banja Luka]].<ref>[http://www.parapsihopatologija.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1130&st=2370 FK Borac Banja Luka stats 1946-91] at EX YU Fudbal</ref> He migrated to Australia in 1962, but returned to Yugoslavia after 18 months to serve in the army. His obligations met, Rasic returned to Australia, and played football in the [[Victoria (Australia)|Victorian]] league.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
He revolutionised the game in Australia{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}, he was appointed coach in 1970 at just 34 years of age, and in 1974, he led the [[Australia national football team]] to the [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] as coach.
Rasic revolutionised the game in Australia{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}, he was appointed coach in 1970 at just 34 years of age, and in 1974, he led the [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia national team]] to the [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] as coach.<ref name="The Guardian - 8 June 2023 - Rale Rasic, football pioneer who ‘changed the game in Australia’, dies aged 87">{{cite news |title=Rale Rasic, football pioneer who 'changed the game in Australia', dies aged 87 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jun/08/rale-rasic-dies-aged-87-australia-football-pioneer-socceroos-coach |access-date=8 June 2023 |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=8 June 2023}}</ref>


After the World Cup, the Australian Soccer Federation sacked Rasic, replacing him with Englishman [[Brian Green (footballer)|Brian Green]]. Rasic and others believe that he was dumped because he was not seen as being a real "Aussie." He has stated, "They took from me something that I was doing better than anyone else. I was a true-blue Aussie and nobody can deny that. I taught the players how to sing the national anthem."{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
After the World Cup, the Australian Soccer Federation sacked Rasic, replacing him with Englishman [[Brian Green (footballer)|Brian Green]]. Rasic and others believe that he was dumped because he was not seen as being a real "Aussie." He has stated, "They took from me something that I was doing better than anyone else. I was a true-blue Aussie and nobody can deny that. I taught the players how to sing the national anthem."{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}


He was a television presenter on [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]], during the Australian network's [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] coverage. His biography, "The Rale Rasic Story," was published in 2006 by New Holland.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
Rasic was a television presenter on [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]], during the Australian network's [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] coverage. His biography, "The Rale Rasic Story," was published in 2006 by New Holland.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}


== Honours ==
==Death==
Rasic died on 8 June 2023, at the age of 87.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Shattering news': Iconic Socceroos coach dies |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2023-former-socceroos-coach-1974-world-cup-rale-rasic-dies/462c2b8c-f613-4784-9f3a-324a7861b738 |access-date=8 June 2023 |website=wwos.nine.com.au |language=en}}</ref>
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Rasic was inducted into the [[Sport Australia Hall of Fame]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/rale-rasic/|title=Rale Rasic|publisher=Sport Australia Hall of Fame|access-date=25 September 2020}}</ref> In 2001, he was awarded the [[Australian Sports Medal]] and the [[Centenary Medal]] for "services to soccer" and in 2004 the Medal of the Order of Australia for "service to soccer as a player, coach and administrator."<ref name='honours'>{{cite web | url = http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au | title = Australian Honours | access-date = 2010-06-27 | publisher = Australian Government}}</ref>


== References ==
==Honours==
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Rasic was inducted into the [[Sport Australia Hall of Fame]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/rale-rasic/|title=Rale Rasic|publisher=Sport Australia Hall of Fame|access-date=25 September 2020}}</ref> In 2001, he was awarded the [[Australian Sports Medal]] and the [[Centenary Medal]] for "services to soccer", and was awarded the [[Medal of the Order of Australia]] (OAM) in the [[2004 Australia Day Honours]] for "service to soccer as a player, coach and administrator."<ref name='honours'>{{cite web | url = http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au | title = Australian Honours | access-date = 27 June 2010 | publisher = Australian Government}}</ref><ref name="AD2004">{{cite web|title=Australia Day 2004 Honours List|url=https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/AD04.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020002347/http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/AD04.pdf|archive-date=2018-10-20|access-date=23 August 2018|website=gg.gov.au}}</ref>
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071009172011/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/aussiesabroad/index.php?pid=st&cid=69925 Rasic snubs Kewell and Viduka] theworldgame.com.au
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071009172011/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/aussiesabroad/index.php?pid=st&cid=69925 Rasic snubs Kewell and Viduka] theworldgame.com.au
* [http://www.insidesport.com.au/is/index?pg=adrenalin&spg=alliknow/alliknow_rale_rasic.htm Inside Sport] {{dead link|date=June 2023}}
* [http://www.insidesport.com.au/is/index?pg=adrenalin&spg=alliknow/alliknow_rale_rasic.htm Inside Sport] {{dead link|date=June 2023}}
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Latest revision as of 02:15, 19 February 2024

Rale Rašić
OAM
Personal information
Full name Zvonimir Rašić
Date of birth (1935-12-26)26 December 1935
Place of birth Dole, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Date of death 8 June 2023(2023-06-08) (aged 87)
Place of death Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1956 Proleter Zrenjanin 56 (0)
1957 Vojvodina 0 (0)
1957–1961 Spartak Subotica
1961–1962 Borac Banja Luka 2 (0)
1962–1969 Footscray JUST
International career
Yugoslavia U21
Managerial career
1969 Footscray JUST
1969–74 Australia
1970 Melbourne Hungaria
1971 St George
1972–73 Marconi Stallions
1974–75 Pan Hellenic
1977–78 Marconi Stallions
1979–80 Adelaide City
1981–82 Blacktown City
1983 South Melbourne
1987–88 APIA Leichhardt
1992 Canterbury-Marrickville
1996 Rockdale Ilinden
1997 Fairfield Bulls
1997–99 Canberra Cosmos
2002–03 Marconi Stallions (technical director)
2018–23 Juventus Football Academy (technical director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Zvonimir "Rale" Rašić OAM (Serbian: Звонимир "Рале" Рашић; 26 December 1935 – 8 June 2023) was a Serbian-Australian association football player, coach and media personality.[1]

Playing career[edit]

Born in Dole,[2] Littoral Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Rasic begin his career playing in Yugoslav clubs. Also known as Zvonko Rasic,[3] Zvonko being a usual diminutive for Zvonimir, he played with FK Proleter Zrenjanin,[3] FK Vojvodina,[4] FK Spartak Subotica[5] and FK Borac Banja Luka.[6] He migrated to Australia in 1962, but returned to Yugoslavia after 18 months to serve in the army. His obligations met, Rasic returned to Australia, and played football in the Victorian league.[citation needed]

Managerial career[edit]

Rasic revolutionised the game in Australia[citation needed], he was appointed coach in 1970 at just 34 years of age, and in 1974, he led the Australia national team to the World Cup as coach.[7]

After the World Cup, the Australian Soccer Federation sacked Rasic, replacing him with Englishman Brian Green. Rasic and others believe that he was dumped because he was not seen as being a real "Aussie." He has stated, "They took from me something that I was doing better than anyone else. I was a true-blue Aussie and nobody can deny that. I taught the players how to sing the national anthem."[citation needed]

Rasic was a television presenter on SBS, during the Australian network's 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage. His biography, "The Rale Rasic Story," was published in 2006 by New Holland.[citation needed]

Death[edit]

Rasic died on 8 June 2023, at the age of 87.[8]

Honours[edit]

Rasic was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989.[9] In 2001, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal and the Centenary Medal for "services to soccer", and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2004 Australia Day Honours for "service to soccer as a player, coach and administrator."[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Marko Lopušina - Svi Srbi sveta: vodič kroz dijasporu 1998 -p 209 " играч и тренер Звонко Рале Рашић постао члан Галерие нарознатијпх Аустралианаца и власник Златног Оскара Аустралие и Медаље почасног Аустралианца."
  2. ^ The Rale Rasic Story: The Socceroos First World Cup Coach, as told to Ray Gatt, New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2006. ISBN 978-1-74110-464-6
  3. ^ a b Klubovi at Football Association of Zrenjanin official website
  4. ^ Rale Srbin „izmislio" fudbal u Australiji at Večernje novosti, 13 June 2011, Retrieved 13 November 2013 (in Serbian)
  5. ^ Match report Hungary vs Spartak Subotica from 1958 at magyarfutball.hu, Retrieved 13 November 2013
  6. ^ FK Borac Banja Luka stats 1946-91 at EX YU Fudbal
  7. ^ "Rale Rasic, football pioneer who 'changed the game in Australia', dies aged 87". The Guardian. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ^ "'Shattering news': Iconic Socceroos coach dies". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Rale Rasic". Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Australian Honours". Australian Government. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  11. ^ "Australia Day 2004 Honours List" (PDF). gg.gov.au. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.

External links[edit]

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