Our series of special articles on the Selecao legend comes to an end, but his extended family tree are ensuring his his great legacy lives on It was 50 years ago that Garrincha put on his last show in ...

This is the seventh in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. The previous six articles have looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and Italy again in 193 8, ...

Mane Garrincha's funeral that was every bit as spectacular as his life. FIFA recalls the procession from the Estadio Maracana to Pau Grande. It’s billed as ‘The Biggest Show on Earth’. Thousands upon ...

When it comes to football, Brazil truly is the home of the world's greatest sport. From Pele to Ronaldo, Garrincha to Ronaldinho, and from Zico to Kaka, this glorified South American nation has ...

FILE - In this June 13, 1962 file photo, Brazil’s top goal scorer Garrincha, right, is led off the field by an unidentified team official, after being sent off by the referee, during the semi-final ...

Mane Garrincha, the Brazilian football genius renowned for leaving defenders in confusion, is now baffling his many fans from beyond the grave with the ultimate mystery: where are his bones? Brazilian ...

Brasília (AFP) – Brasiliense and Bolamense clubs were playing on one of Brazil’s biggest stages, a 73,000 capacity stadium in the capital Brasilia — and with just 100 or so supporters in attendance.

Garrrincha's dazzling skills in 1962 provide the next chapter in our countdown. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is now just 89 days away. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is now just 89 days away. As we ...

We as football fans love it when we can relate to a player. One that doesn't follow the stereotypical norms of a professional footballer, one that acts like a fan out on the pitch, and one that ...

Elton Eneas sighs, leans on his car and takes in the view. In front of him is one of the most expensive football stadiums ever built. It is, by common consensus, an architectural marvel, its white ...