The Selecao legend believes the current captain is ready to lead his country and he also hopes that the new FIFA president Gianni Infantino is not solely focused on Europe.
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With 66 goals in 88 games for Brazil, Zico is most remembered as a symbol of the mythical 1982 side which, despite not managing to lift the World Cup, won the hearts of football fans in a manner challenged only by Pele’s great world champion of 1970.
But far from content with carving out a reputation as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, the Galinho de Quintino (Rooster of Quintino), set about trying to save world football last year when he announced he was running for FIFA president.