Hundreds of Brazilians and some legends Canarinha they shot Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo, the only football player to win four World Cups, who died on Friday and was buried this Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
“Old wolf”who has been in poor health for ten years, He died last Friday at midnight at the age of 92. in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, the city where he began his football career left winger for Club America in Brazil.
The funeral was held at the headquarters Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)on the facade of which there was a sign with the inscription “Eternal Zagallo” phrase from “13 letters”, the favorite number of the “Old Wolf”, who admitted that he was superstitious like few others.
CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues declares official seven days of mourning for Zagallo’s death https://t.co/GJMTjRp9Iq pic.twitter.com/StDeBKl5Km
— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) January 6, 2024
Next to the coffin Wax statue 1.70 meters highhis height, which shows him in his coaching uniform, and cfive World Cups won by Brazilof which four were won by teams that included “Old Wolf.”
They were in Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962 as a player in Mexico 1970 as a coach and USA, 1994 as technical coordinator Alberto Parreira.
After the death of Mario Lobo Zagallo 🇧🇷, not a single member of the 1958 world champion 🇧🇷 team remained alive. pic.twitter.com/VkZXQWH26g
— IVAN ALEXIS (@ivan_alexispy) January 6, 2024
Despite the importance Zagallo, Several football personalities have emerged. Among them, Zinho, Grafite, Mazinho, Gilmar Rinaldi, Mauro Silva, Cafu and Bebeto, former Brazilian national team players and who at some point had Zagallo as coach.
Brazilian Mario “Lobo” Zagallo, the only four-time world champion in football, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 92 due to multiple organ failure, may he rest in peace!! @OdysseyD @SeleccionBrasil pic.twitter.com/oco5tve6li
— Sports Odyssey (@OdiseaD) January 7, 2024
Babyshone in Spain with Deportivo La Coruña and Seville, reminded Zagallo as “the guy who never gets discouraged” and stated that he “the greatest mentor and teacher” in football.
JAIRZINHO, GERSON, TOSTAO, PELE AND RIVELINO
🇧🇷 Five-ten forward at the 1970 Mexico World Cup.
🏆 Brazil won it to the end.
✍️Author? MARIO LOBO ZAGALLO pic.twitter.com/eYNrlTKmwy
—DSports (@DSports) January 6, 2024
“Always a positive guy who was infectious in the locker room.” and “he inspired his players like no one else,” added Bebeto, a world champion USA, 1994.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of official mourning in the country in memory of Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo, the only winner of four FIFA World Cups in history, who died at the age of 92. pic.twitter.com/Mn6mtGhzAJ
— EFE News (@EFEnoticias) January 6, 2024
The former coach and current coach of Flamengo were also present. Adenor Leonardo Bachi “Tite” together with club directors Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco da Gamathe big four of Rio de Janeiro, in which Zagallo appeared as a player or coach.
🚨NOW🚨Football⚽️
The former Brazilian footballer and coach, 4-time world champion, has died. He was 92 years old. RIP Mario “lobo” Zagallo. pic.twitter.com/DaoeOW8an5— DOMADORTTWITERO (@Domadortwitero) January 6, 2024
CBF President, Ednaldo Rodriguez, praised Zagallo’s “giant legacy” for world football and announced that the organization would prepare a “series of tributes” to “honor his memory” throughout this year.
Mario “Lobo” Zagallo, a Brazilian football legend, has died at the age of 92.
The death of the only four-time world champion plunges the football world into mourning. Zagallo also together with #FranzBeckenbauer And #DidierDeschamps, the only one to win a World Cup as a coach and player. /ab pic.twitter.com/nwBFUvotwP
— DW Español (@dw_espanol) January 6, 2024
After the funeral, the coffin covered with flags CBF, FIFA and Conmebolwas transported to Fire truck at the Sao Joao Bautista cemetery, in the Botafogo area.
As a former 🇲🇽en🇧🇷 ambassador and a big football fan, I express my condolences to the Brazilian people and millions of green and yellow players on the death of Mario Lobo Zagallo, who won the FIFA World Cup with Pele. 1970 Mexican Championship Cup. ⚽️ 🇲🇽🤝🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/jyJbPbpMLa
— Jose Pina (@josepina1203) January 7, 2024
There, these three flags were replaced by one of Brazil and the “Old Wolf” was buried in The ceremony is intended for the closest relatives and friendswho fired him from long applause.
Official Statement: Death of Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo.#Real Madrid
— Real Madrid (@realmadrid) January 6, 2024
Dear Mario Lobo Zagallo!
We will always remember that day in 1960 when we met each other at Martinique.
It was my great honor to share the court with you and all the legends @Botafogo.
Rest in peace 🖤 pic.twitter.com/lSsTihroij
— Club Leon (@clubleonfc) January 6, 2024
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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