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Only four-time champion in the world, Zagallo passed away at the age of 92. Hospitalized since December 26th, he was unable to resist the progression of several previously existing comorbidities. Thus, the idol in the history of world football suffered multiple organ failure and left us late last Friday night (5). The news was released on the official profile of the Old Wolf.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our eternal four-time world champion Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo. A devoted father, loving grandfather, affectionate father-in-law, faithful friend, successful professional and a great human being. Giant idol. A patriot who leaves us a legacy of great achievements. But we thank God for the time we were able to spend with you and we ask the Father that we find comfort in the good memories and the great example you leave us.“, said the official note.
Shortly after confirmation of the death of Zagallo, clubs and several current and past players paid tribute. Thus, the CBF made one of the posts and also declared seven days of official mourning. On the other hand, the Flamengo and the Botafogoteams that Old Wolf defended, they also demonstrated through social media. See some of the publications!
“Eternal Zagallo” has 13 letters.
He left us a hero who shaped the history of Brazilian football. Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo enters into eternity as a revolutionary, a historical pillar of the sport.
Zagallo wore the Sacred Mantle in 205 matches. He was part of the team that… pic.twitter.com/9geqzrJqNF
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) January 6, 2024
ETERNAL IN OUR HEARTS! 🖤
While he was still alive, our idol received a fair tribute at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Glorioso’s home has the honor of having a statue of one of the greatest in the history of Brazilian football. A source of inspiration for future generations. 1️⃣3️⃣🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/PkyaOc6xCb
— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) January 6, 2024
THE STORY OF ZAGALLO!
As an athlete, Zagallo retired in 1965, months before assuming technical command of the Botafogo. He ended his career as a coach in 2001. For the Brazilian national team, he played 36 games, 29 wins, four draws, three defeats and scored six goals as an athlete. O Old Wolf He participated in the 1958 and 1962 titles, still playing as a football player.
On the other hand, as a coach, he has three spells, with 131 games. Thus, adding the period at the head of the Olympic Team, in 1996, Zagallo has played 154 matches, with 114 wins, 28 draws and 12 defeats. Between 1991 and 1994 and 2003 to 2006, when the Brazil was trained by Carlos Alberto Parreira, he was technical coordinator. In this role, there were 96 games with 53 wins, 32 draws and 11 defeats.
LIST OF TITLES IN THE SELECTION!
Player: World Cup (1958, 1962); Bernardo O’Higgins Cup (1959, 1961); Atlantic Cup (1960); Roca Cup (1963); Oswaldo Cruz Cup (1958, 1961, 1962).
Trainer: World Cup (1970); Roca Cup (1971); Independence Cup (1972); Rous/Umbro Stanley Cup (1995); Pre-Olympic (1996); Copa América (1997); FIFA Confederations Cup (1997).
Technical coordinator: Amistad Cup (1992), World Cup (1994), Copa América (2004), Confederations Cup (2005) and Carlsberg Cup (2005).
Source: Atrevida
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