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Garrincha Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Garrincha? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Garrincha was nicknamed 'The Little Bird' because of his small size and quick movements.

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His nickname was 'Garrincha' (Portuguese for 'wren'), not 'The Little Bird.'

2.

Garrincha won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

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Garrincha was a key player for Brazil, winning the World Cup in 1958 in Sweden and 1962 in Chile, where he stepped up after Pelé's injury.

3.

Garrincha was born with a deformed spine and one leg shorter than the other.

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He had a twisted spine, a right leg bent outward, and a left leg shorter by 6 cm, which paradoxically gave him his dribbling genius.

4.

Garrincha was banned from soccer for life after testing positive for cocaine.

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He had alcohol and personal issues, but never a cocaine ban. His career declined due to injuries and alcoholism, not a drug suspension.

5.

Garrincha was a key player for Brazil's 1958 and 1962 World Cup winning teams.

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He starred alongside Pelé; in 1962, with Pelé injured, Garrincha was the tournament's top scorer and led Brazil to victory.

6.

Garrincha fathered at least 14 children with several different women.

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Biographies and reliable sources, including Wikipedia, state that Garrincha fathered at least 14 children from multiple relationships, though the exact number remains uncertain.

7.

Garrincha scored the winning goal in the 1962 World Cup final against Czechoslovakia.

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He didn't score; Brazil won 3-1, with goals from Amarildo, Zito, and Vavá. Garrincha was named man of the tournament, though.

8.

Garrincha never played in a World Cup final that Brazil lost.

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He only appeared in two finals (1958 and 1962), both won by Brazil. Brazil's only final loss during his lifetime was in 1950, before his national team debut.

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