Rale Rasic was born on December 26, 1935, in Dole, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. He migrated to Australia in 1962 but returned to Yugoslavia after a year and a half to serve in the army. He came back to Australia to play football in the Victorian Cup in 1974.
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He died on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at age 87. Many people expressed their condolences after his death was announced.
“A true pioneer of Australian football who will be greatly missed by the Australian football community at large, Vale Rale Rasic RIP,” Sports Journalist, Peter Filopoulous wrote.
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“We join the entire Australian Football community in mourning Rale Rasic & remembering him for his incredible contribution to our game. We were thrilled to welcome him to our festival last year where he charmed us all. RIP dear Rale. Condolences to his family & loved ones,” Football Writers Festival also shared.
“We’ve lost another giant of Oz football. Journey from Yugoslavian orphan and migrant to one of the youngest coaches in World Cup history is one of Australia’s great sports stories. Thanks for everything, Rale Rasic,” Sacha Pisani also wrote.
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