The World Cup-winning Brazil captain Carlos Alberto has died aged 72
The World Cup-winning Brazil captain Carlos Alberto has died aged 72, his former club Santos announced.
Carlos Alberto Torres (July 17, 1944 – October 25, 2016), also known as “O Capitão do Tri”, was a Brazilian footballer. He was widely regarded as one of the best defenders of all time. He was a captain of Brazil national team put in victory of 1970 World Cup, scoring the fourth goal in the final, considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament.
Carlos Alberto was a member of the World Team of the 20th Century, and in 2004 was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100list of the world’s greatest living players. He was an inductee to theBrazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame, and was a member of the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.
In January 2013, Carlos Alberto was named one of the six Ambassadors of2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, others being Ronaldo, Bebeto, Mário Zagallo, Amarildo and Marta.
Alberto has appeared in 53 for Brazil and scored what is consideredone of the greatest goals in World Cup history, a fierce low strike to cap off a wonderful move in the 4-1 victory over Italy in the 1970 final.
Carlos Alberto died after suffering a heart attack in Rio de Janeiro, according to local TV.
The New York Cosmos tweeted: “We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto, a legendary player and wonderful person. He’ll always remain part of the Cosmos family.”
Peter Siemsen, the Fluminense president, said: “Very sad about the loss of our great captain Carlos Alberto Torres, one of the best in the history of world football. Formed in the Fluminense youth teams, the captain had tricolor blood. He took part in one of the great moments in the history of the club.”
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