October 26, 2016 by admin

Brazil great Carlos Alberto dies following heart attack

RIO DE JANEIRO, Carlos Alberto, who scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history while captaining Brazil to glory in the 1970 final against Italy, has died aged 72 following a heart attack. The marauding right back scored Brazil’s fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Italy in Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, a thumping drive that ended a move involving nine players, before hoisting the Jules Rimet trophy as Brazil won the title for the third time.
“Alberto was an example of guts and leadership,” Brazil President Michel Temer said.
The classy defender played for Fluminense, Santos, Flamengo and New York Cosmos and earned the nickname “The Captain” for his leadership qualities. He won his first titles at Fluminense in his home city of Rio de Janeiro but his best days were at Santos, where alongside his friend Pele, he won two first division titles and five Sao Paulo state trophies.