Background
Havelange, João was born on May 8, 1916 in Rio de Janeiro.
sports association administrator
Havelange, João was born on May 8, 1916 in Rio de Janeiro.
Doctor in Law.
Lawyer, 1936—1998; president Confederaçao Brasileira de Desportos, 1958-1974, Federation International Football Association (Fédération internationale de football association), 1974-1998, honorary president, since 1998. Member International Olympic Committee, since 1963. President COMETA S.A.
Married Anna Maria Havelange. 1 child Lucia.