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Brito, who helped Brazil win 1970 World Cup, dies at 86

Brito, a centre back on Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86.

The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Brito died on Thursday, but did not provide additional details.

Brito played 61 games for the national team from 1964-72, including one at the 1966 World Cup, along the way forming a strong defence alongside Wilson Piazza.

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