Dribbling
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In sports, dribbling is maneuvering a ball by one player while moving in a given direction, avoiding defenders' attempts to intercept the ball. A successful dribble will bring the ball past defenders
Garrincha (left), Brazilian winger and 1962 World Cup star, is regarded as one of the greatest dribblers of all time.
Attacker (7) advances the ball by dribbling
Messi Copa America 2011
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Garrincha
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Manuel Francisco dos Santos, nicknamed Mané Garrincha, best known as simply Garrincha, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger. He is widely regarded as one of the greates
Dribbling
…through their legs), such as Luis Suárez, whereas others may use feints, control, agility, and acceleration to evade tackles, such as Lionel Messi. Garrincha (left), Brazilian winger and 1962 World Cup star, is regarded as one of the greatest dribblers of all time. A skillful dribbler is often hard to…
Garrincha playing for Brazil at the 1962 FIFA World Cup
Garrincha playing for Botafogo in a 2–0 win against Barcelona for Copa Iberoamericana, friendly tournament in 1964 at Buenos Aires
Garrincha crosses the ball to Vavá in the 1958 FIFA World Cup Final.