Brazil World Cup winning player and coach Mario Zagalo passes away
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Zagallo was Brazil’s striker when they won World Cup titles in 1958 and 1962. After this, in 1970, when Brazil won its third World Cup title by defeating Italy 4-1 in the final, Zagallo was its coach.
Footballer Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cup titles as a player and one each as a coach and assistant coach for Brazil, has passed away. He was 92 years old. Zagalo was the first person to win the World Cup as a player and coach.
He was a symbol of patriotism and pride for many Brazilian supporters. Brazilian Football Confederation president Edmundo Rodrigues confirmed Zagalo’s death in a statement early Saturday. He described Zagalo as one of football’s greatest players of all time.
Zagallo was Brazil’s striker when they won World Cup titles in 1958 and 1962. After this, in 1970, when Brazil won its third World Cup title by defeating Italy 4-1 in the final, Zagallo was its coach. Zagalo was the assistant coach of the Brazil team at the 1994 World Cup. Brazil then won the title by defeating Italy in the final.
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