Mario Zagallo, the iconic figure who achieved the remarkable feat of winning the World Cup four times, has bid farewell to the world. Known as the hero of Brazil's World Cup victories, Zagallo, at the age of 92, passed away, becoming the sole survivor of the 1958 World Cup-winning team following Pele's demise.
Mario Zagallo, the iconic figure who achieved the remarkable feat of winning the World Cup four times, has bid farewell to the world. Known as the hero of Brazil's World Cup victories, Zagallo, at the age of 92, passed away, becoming the sole survivor of the 1958 World Cup-winning team following Pele's demise.
The confirmation of Zagallo's death came through an official statement on his Instagram account, expressing deep sadness at the loss of the football legend. A key member of Brazil's World Cup-winning teams in 1958 and 1962, he later secured victories in 1970 as an assistant coach and in 1994, marking a total of four World Cup triumphs. Zagallo holds the distinction of being the first individual to win the Football World Cup both as a player and coach, a feat later achieved by Franz Beckenbauer of Germany and Didier Deschamps of France.
His association with Brazil's World Cup journey extended to 2002, where he served as a special consultant and technical director during the tournament held in Japan and South Korea. The passing of this legendary figure marks the end of an era for Brazilian football.
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