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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.
THE STORY OF ZAGALLO!
O Old Wolf was born in Atalaiaa city 48 kilometers away from Maceiócapital of the state of Alagoason August 9, 1931. However, he soon moved to the Rio de Janeiro with his family when he was just eight months old. Zagallo grew up in the neighborhood of Tijucain the North Zone of the city. Aroldohis father, played as a professional for CBRfrom Alagoas, and sparked the boy’s passion for football.
As a player, Zagallo began its journey in Americaof Rio de Janeiro. Thus, highlighted by his good performances, he debuted in 1948 and became champion of the Torneio Início do Carioca Championship, his first achievement of his career. The good performance made the Flamengo invite him to try out at the club. It was in Rubro-Negro that he emerged to the world.
Thus, in eight years, the striker played 205 games, scored 29 goals and won the third Rio championship, from 1953 to 1955. In 1958, the Botafogo bought the left winger from the club’s rival Rio de Janeiro. It was defending Estrela Solitária that he won the main titles as a player: Rio-São Paulo tournament (1962 and 1964), Campeonato Carioca (1961 and 1962), as well as cups on international tours.
RETIREMENT TO BECOME A TECHNICIAN!
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 up the period in charge of the Olympic Team, in 1996, there are 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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