from Rio’s clubs (Pinheiro of Fluminense; Rubens, of Flamengo; Ademir, of Vasco da Gama; Zizinho, of Bangu; and Nilton Santos of Botafogo). I didn’t know what to do in front of those perplexed, sacred monsters of my admiration. I doubt that they even...

badge, inscribed CBD, the front of the shirt autographed by the Brazil team, including Pele, Garrincha, Dudu, Rinaldo, Santos etc, some blood staining to front; a certificate of authenticity from Fred Kotz stating that the shirt was worn; and a copy of...

was born in 1940 and wore the famous number 10 of Brazil on 110 occasions, scoring 95 goals. In more than 1,000 matches for Santos, he won nine championships in the Sao Paulo League, four Brazil Cup medals and two each from the South American Cup and...