José Altafini
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José João Altafini, also known as "Mazzola" in Brazil, is an Italian-Brazilian former footballer, who played as a forward. Although, he began his career with Palmeiras in Brazil, he soon moved to play
Altafini in 1974
Altafini playing for AC Milan
Altafini (top row, center) with AC Milan in the 1961–62 season
Altafini with Napoli in 1965
1958 FIFA World Cup
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The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for senior national teams. It was played in Sweden from 8 to 29 June 1958. It remains the only Nordic country
José Altafini
…quick, skilful and powerful. At the international level, Altafini represented both Brazil and Italy; he was a member of the Brazilian side that won the 1958 FIFA World Cup, and later also represented Italy at the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Altafini was a football pundit on Italian TV for SKY Italia and a commentator on Italian…
1958 FIFA World Cup
USSR stamps marking the tournament; the Soviet Union qualified for the first time
Official 1958 FIFA World Cup poster.
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