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MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) – Brito, center back for the 1970 World Cup winning team, has died at the age of 86.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian Football Federation announced that Brito died on Thursday. No further details were provided.<\/p>\n

Brito appeared in 61 games for the national team from 1964 to 1972, including one at the 1966 World Cup, forming a formidable defense alongside Wilson Piazza in the process.<\/p>\n

“Brito left us with one of the greatest defenders in the history of Brazilian football,” federation president Samir Zaud said in a statement. “His contribution to the 1970 World Cup victory will be forever remembered by all of us.”<\/p>\n

Brito was also part of the Brazilian team that won the Copa Roca in 1971 and the Ta\u00e7a Independencia in 1972.<\/p>\n

“I pay my respects to the idols of this country,” Zaud said. “May his fighting spirit be an inspiration to the players participating in the World Cup.”<\/p>\n

Brazil, who have won the World Cup the most times with five, will aim for their sixth World Cup title starting with Saturday’s match against Morocco.<\/p>\n

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AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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