• The king of dribble. There are soccer legends and then there are human beings like Garrincha which grace the sport once in every century.
  • Alas, Garrincha never missed an opportunity to break the regime and was always ready to celebrate another victory with friends and samba dancers.
  • Ruy Castro gives an inkling of the nature of the man in the biography ‘Garrincha – The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil’s Forgotten Footballing Hero’.
  • However, beyond his prowess on the field, there are many fascinating facts about Garrincha that only enhance his legendary status.
  • The Russians kicked-off but Brazil won possession quickly and Didi passed the ball to Garrincha, who weaved magic in Ullevi, Gothenburg within three minutes.
  • View the player profile of Garrincha (dos Santos M. F.) on Flashscore.com. Career stats (appearances, goals, cards) and transfer history.
  • Garrincha - The Genius of Dribble ( Documentary ) Part 1.
  • Mané Garrincha former footballer from Brazil Right Winger* Oct 28, 1933 in Pau Grande, Brazil.
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