Diógenes Lara (6 April 1903 – 16 September 1968) was a Bolivian footballer who played as a

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. He was also a lieutenant in the Bolivian army.

Career

He made two appearances for the Bolivia national team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup in the team, "New Players", winning a medal during the first Soccer World Cup in history. From 1945 to 1946, he then managed the national team.

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* * 1903 births 1968 deaths Footballers from La Paz Bolivian men's footballers Bolivia men's international footballers 1930 FIFA World Cup players Club Bolívar players Men's association football midfielders Bolivian football managers Bolivia national football team managers {{Bolivia-footy-midfielder-stub