Background
Riera was born in Santiago, Chile.
Riera was born in Santiago, Chile.
He played for the Chile in the 1942, 1947 and 1949 Copa Américas. He played at the 1950, and managed them on home soil when they finished third in the 1962. In 1962-1963 he led South.L. Benfica to the Portuguese Championship.
He returned to the club in 1966 and led them to the 1966-1967 Championship.
In 1963 he coached a Fédération internationale de football association XI team That was the first squad Fédération internationale de football association XI team in history.
In 70s and 80s Fernando Riera continued to lead large teams in the world. In Chile left a great legacy, with the disciple coaches like Arturo Salah and Manuel Pellegrini, leaving a tradition and an identity for Chilean football.
Riera died in his home city of Santiago.