Brazilian football legend Carlos Alberto died at the age of 72 after suffering a heart attack in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Alberto is best remembered for one of the most famous goals in World Cup history, Fifa said, which he scored while captaining of the side in 1970. Brazil eventually won the tournament.

Alberto scored Brazil's winning goal in their 1970 match with Italy that ended with a 4-1 score in Mexico's Azteca Stadium. The defender played for several clubs including Fluminense, Santos, Flamengo and New York Cosmos and was fondly referred to as the "The Captain” for his leadership qualities.

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