Brazilian Soccer Legend Mário Zagallo Dies at 92

Zagallo, the first to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, leaves a lasting legacy in Brazilian soccer.

Mário Zagallo, a pivotal figure in Brazilian soccer, died at 92 in Rio de Janeiro due to multiple organ failure.
Zagallo was the first person to win the World Cup as both a player and a coach, a feat only matched by Franz Beckenbauer of Germany and Didier Deschamps of France.
Zagallo was part of the Brazil teams that won consecutive World Cup championships in 1958 and 1962 and was the head coach of Brazil’s 1970 champions.
His 1970 team, led by stars like Pelé, Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto, is considered one of the best soccer teams ever assembled.
Zagallo's death has prompted a significant outpouring of emotion and grief in Brazil, a testament to his impact on the sport in the country.