Mario Zagallo dead at 92, Brazil in mourning

Mario Zagallo è died

He's dead Mario Zagallo, an icon of Brazilian and world soccer. We are talking about an extraordinary player and a successful coach, with an impressive palmarès that includes two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as Brazil’s assistant coach. His death represents a significant loss to the world of soccer.

Zagallo, nicknamed 'The Professor' played a key role in four of the five world titles won by Seleçao. As a player, he lifted the trophy in 1958 in Sweden and 1962 in Chile. On the bench, he led the Brazilian national team to victory in 1970 in Mexico and è was assistant coach during the 1994 triumph in the United States. &Eegrave; was one of the few to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, an outstanding achievement in the world of soccer.

His tactical influence è was remarkable, introducing schemes such as the 5-3-2 that could transform into a 3-5-2 in attack. His career è was marked by a special bond with the number 13, which he wore proudly on his jersey and in his lifestyle. His legacy è in soccer will remain indelible, and Brazilian fans and soccer lovers around the world will remember him with affection and admiration. Mario Zagallo è was truly an icon of soccer and Brazil, and his contribution to the world of sports will forever remain in the collective memory.