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The picture is of Amarildo. Obviously, Garrincha never descended into obscurity, but Amarildo did.

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Amarildo though would become quite famous in Italy, playing in Florence. Before a long stint of borders closed to foreign players in Italy, he belonged to a legendary breed of players well remembered, like Sivori, Suarez, Altafini, Charles, Liedholm and many more

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There are a lot of football documentary series on Netflix. You would like Becoming Champions. Are you looking forward to the "NAFTA World Cup" in 2026?!?

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That was a short but good highlights of 60 years of World Cup memories. Agree 1970 final was the best football quality final. Brazil 1982 team played most likeable football, most dramatic final was in 1966 England-Germany. After watching number of times highlights of 2018 final, still believe that Croatia made quite a tactical mistake in the final. For various reasons not a fan that Qatar is hosting W.C. but will watch it.

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Amarildo didn’t descend into obscurity through, he had an excellent career in Italy after 1962 and he won a historical scudetto with Fiorentina

In Firenze he is still a hero

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Amarillo... He "born" when The Czechs "Hunt'" Pelé

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When did Cameroon play Germany. Except for some groans, Yaoundé was silent. Everyone watched.

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Is it Garrincha?

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