France 98, a major actor in the final is dead

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By: Manu Tournoux

France 98, a major actor in the final is dead

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo died this week at the age of 92. His record with the Seleçao is extraordinary.

One year after Pelé, a legend of Brazilian football passed away. Mario Zagallo died this week at the age of 92, his relatives announced in a press release. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of our eternal four-time world champion Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo,” indicates the message posted on social networks.

Mario Zagallo has indeed one of the greatest records in the history of football. The one that Pelé considered ” like a brother “ won the World Cup twice, in 1958 (with a goal in the final) then in 1962. Then in 1970 he became the first man to lift the trophy as a coach, after having won it as a player . Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps later joined him in this very closed circle.

Zagallo returned to help the Seleçao for the 1994 World Cup, as assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira, for the Auriverde’s fourth world title. And it was of course him who was the Brazilian coach during the 1998 World Cup, lost 3-0 in the final against Zinedine Zidane’s France.
Coach of the Blues, Aimé Jacquet paid a very nice tribute to the man who was nicknamed the “Professor”. “He is the greatest coach in the worlddeclared Aimé Jacquet just after the victory, recalls So Foot. It would take me two entire lifetimes to hope to match his track record. I admired him as a player, then a coach. I hope he doesn’t blame me for beating him. »

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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