Brazilian defender Brito, who played for the national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, dies at age 86. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announces his death, but does not provide further details on the circumstances. Brito is described as a center back and a key member of Brazil’s 1970 squad, and sources note his defensive role alongside Wilson Piazza. According to the accounts, he makes his Brazil debut in 1964 and plays 61 matches for the national team between 1964 and 1972, including an appearance at the 1966 World Cup. Sources also cite his involvement in additional Brazilian team successes, including Copa Roca in 1971 and Taça Independência in 1972. The CBF president Samir Xaud comments that Brito is remembered for his contribution to the 1970 World Cup title. Multiple outlets link his passing to the national team’s current World Cup preparations, though they present this as context rather than part of the circumstances of his death.
Brazil 1970 World Cup defender Brito dies at 86
Brazilian defender Brito, who played for the national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, dies at age 86. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announces his death, but does not provide furthe...
- Brito, a Brazilian center-back, dies at age 86.
- He is part of Brazil’s 1970 FIFA World Cup-winning team.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation announces his death without additional details.
- Brito plays 61 times for Brazil from 1964 to 1972, including at least one match at the 1966 World Cup.
- He is noted for forming a defensive partnership with Wilson Piazza and is also associated with Copa Roca (1971) and Taça Independência (1972).
Brazil · Sport Key Facts —The loss. Brito, a defender on Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at 86. —The team. That Brazil side is widely regarded as the greatest in football history. —The record. He played 61 times for Brazil between 1964 and 1972. —The partnership. He anchored the defence alongside Wilson Piazza […] The post A Champion of Brazil Greatest Ever Team Dies on the Eve of a World Cup appeared first on The Rio Times.
19 hours agoBrazil's 1970 World Cup-winning defender Brito has passed away at 86. A cornerstone of that legendary squad, he was an ever-present force in their Mexico triumph. His passing casts a shadow as the current Brazilian team prepares for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to emulate past glories despite recent injury setbacks.
22 hours agoThe centre-back made his Brazil debut in 1964 and made one appearance, against Portugal, in the global finals two years later.
1 day agoMORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Brito, a center back on Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86.The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Brito died Thursday. It did not provide additional details.Brito played 61 games for the national team from 1964-72, including one at the 1966 World Cup, along the way forming a strong defense alongside Wilson Piazza.“Brito left us as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Brazilian football,” the confederation's president, Samir Xaud, said in a statement. “His contribution to the 1970 World Cup victory will be eternally remembered by all of us.”Brito was also part of Brazil teams that won the Copa Roca in ‘71 and the Taça Independência in ’72.“I pay my respects to this idol of our country,” Xaud said. “May his fighting spirit be an inspiration to our players who will compete in the World Cup.”Brazil, which has won the most World Cups with five, goes for a sixth beginning Saturday against Morocco.___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup
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