Brito, three-time champion defender for the Brazilian national team, dies aged 86

Former defender Brito, three-time World Cup champion with the Brazilian team in 1970, died this Thursday (11), aged 86.

The information was confirmed by the family on their official social media page, managed by the family, who thanked them for the messages of support and prayers. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but the former athlete had been hospitalized for a few weeks due to pneumonia.

Brito in 1970

Brito wore the national team's shirt in two World Cups, 1966 and 1970. In the edition that marked the Tri, he played alongside Piazza and was recognized as the athlete with the best physical fitness at the World Cup.

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Source: CNN