The one surviving member of the Brazil workforce that lifted the 1958 World Cup trophy, Mario Zagallo, has died, aged 92.
His loss of life was confirmed by Brazilian soccer confederation president, Ednaldo Rodrigues.
In an announcement on Saturday, December 6, Rodrigues described Zagallo “as one of many largest legends” of the game.
“We provide solidarity to his members of the family and followers on this second of grief for the departure of this nice hero of our soccer,” Rodrigues stated.
Zagallo received 5 Rio de Janeiro state championships with Flamengo and Botafogo. He solely made his Brazil debut on the age of 26, shortly earlier than the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, however grew to become an integral member of the workforce, profitable 37 caps.
Zagallo performed within the World Cup last a document 5 instances, profitable 4, as a participant after which a coach with Brazil.
He’s additionally the primary man to develop into world champion each as a participant and a supervisor