No one told me we were playing the final. I thought it was just another game.
Eu nao tenho que provar nada a ninguem. Eu jogo porque gosto.
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Born in Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro state in 1933, Garrincha bewildered defenders with his naturally curved legs and became known as the 'Joy of the People.' He
Born in Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro state in 1933, Garrincha bewildered defenders with his naturally curved legs and became known as the 'Joy of the People.' He was instrumental in Brazil's 1958 and 1962 World Cup victories, serving as de facto MVP of the 1962 tournament after Pele's injury. A genius whose brilliance coexisted with tragedy, he remains one of Brazilian football's most beloved figures.
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Born in Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro state in 1933, Garrincha bewildered defenders with his naturally curved legs and became known as the 'Joy of the People.' He's Other Quotes
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