Legendary Brazilian World Cup winning-captain dies aged 72

Football
By Mirror | Oct 25, 2016
[PHOTO: COURTESY]

The former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto has died, aged 72 after a heart attack.

Alberto was the skipper of Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning side and netted the iconic fourth goal in the final against Italy.

The defender won 53 caps for his national team, scoring eight goals in the process as he established himself as a key player in what is considered one of the greatest international sides to ever play the game.

Carlos Alberto, Brito, Gerson, Piazza, Everaldo, Tostao, Clodoaldo, Rivelino, Pelé, Jairzinho, Felix 1970 World Cup [PHOTO: COURTESY]

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