Mario Zagallo at 90 ׀ Living Football Special ׀ Episode 4

The legendary Mario Zagallo celebrates his 90th birthday today. To commemorate the anniversary, we filmed a four-part docu-series featuring never-seen-before footage and images. As well as tributes from Brazilian legends Pele, Pepe, Carlos Alberto Parreira, Jairzinho, Rivellino, Ricardo Rocha, Dunga, Bebeto and Ronaldo, esteemed journalists, and a coach Zagallo had a huge influence on: Jose Mourinho. Part 4 looks at Zagallo’s huge influence in the penalty-shoot-out win over the Netherlands at France 1998: The episode ends with tributes from Rivellino and Pele who tells Zagallo: “I want to thank you for everything, because a lot of what happened in my life and with the Seleção is indebted to you.” Get your football fill from FIFA: 👉 👉 👉 👉 👉 👉
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