Mario Zagallo Dies: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Declares Three-Days Of National Mourning As Football Legend Passes Away at 92
Due to Mario Zagallo's death at the age of 92, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning.
Former Brazil footballer and legend Mario Zagallo died on January 6 due to multiple organ failure, said the Barra D’Or Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, where he had been treated for a series of health problems in recent months. Zagallo played alongside Pele in Brazil’s 1958 and 1962 World Cup-winning teams and later won the trophy as a coach. Due to the legend's death at the age of 92, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning. Hugo Sotil Dies: Former Barcelona and Peru International Footballer Passes Away at 75 After Health Issue.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Declares Three-Days National Mourning As Mario Zagallo Dies
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning for four-time World Cup-winning football legend Mario Zagallo, a day after his death at age 92. pic.twitter.com/HlJPqN73eC
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