Former player of the national team, Jair Da Costa dies

The former footballer Jair Da CostaWorld champion with the Brazilian team in 1962, he died at the age of 84, last Saturday, 26/04. The information was confirmed by the Portuguese, where he played between 1960 and 1962. The cause of death was not disclosed.

The former athlete was one of the first Brazilians to work in Europe. He was revealed by the Portuguese, where he only played a game with the Brazilian team shirt, when the team beat Wales 3-1, in a friendly in Pacaembu in 1962. Jair was summoned by the coach Aymoré Moreira And it was the Garrincha reserve in the conquest of BI in Chile.

The famous also acted for Inter and, in 1972, defended Rome. On his return to Brazil, Jair played in Santos, for whom he was champion of San Paolo the following year. The career ended in 1976 on the city of Canada of Windsor.

Confirmation of death

Through a note shared on Instagram, the Portuguese reported Jair’s death. “The Portuguese Saf deeply regrets the death of the former striker Jair Da Costa, one of the legends of our club,” published the team.

“Jair was revealed in Lusa and defended his red green shirt between 1960 and 1962, the year in which he was world champion with the Brazilian team. Jair Da Costa was also one of the first Brazilians to play in Europe, wearing the colors of Inter Milan and Rome. He also played for Santos and Windsor Stars. Our feelings for family and friends“He concluded.

Source: Terra