International News: Brazil’s Football legend Mario Zagallo dies aged 92

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Brazilian football legend, Mario Zagallo who was a winger in Brazil’s team that won back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962 has died.

Zagallo won 4 World Cups as a player and coach, BBC reported.

He managed the side widely regarded as the greatest international team of all time, including Pele, Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto, to glory in 1970. 

His final World Cup triumph came as Carlos Alberto Parreira’s assistant coach in 1994.

“With enormous sadness, we inform you of the death of our eternal four-time world champion Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo,” a statement on his official Instagram account said.

“A devoted father, loving grandfather, caring father-in-law, faithful friend, victorious professional and a great human being. Giant idol. A patriot who leaves us a legacy of great achievements,” the statement added.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Zagallo was “one of the greatest football players and coaches of all time”.

“Zagallo was an example of a Brazilian who never gave up,” he added.

“It is this lesson and spirit of affection, love, dedication and overcoming that he leaves for our entire country and for world football,” the President expressed.

Zagallo is one of the most instrumental figures in that history.

Zagallo was the last surviving member of Brazil’s 1958 World Cup-winning team who played in the final.

May He Rest in Peace.

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