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Garrincha was one of the greatest footballers of all time, but his career was snuffed out earlier than it should have... But why? Could a man's love for his family destroy his legendary career? And more importantly, how alcoholic must a legend be to lose his life? Let’s find out.
Meet Garrincha, born in 1933 in a small little town nestled in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. But his story wasn't your typical rags-to-riches tale. You see, Garrincha was born with a unique challenge: his right leg bent inwards and his left leg six centimeters shorter and curved outwards. But little did anyone know, these quirks or challenges would become his secret weapons on the soccer field. For starters, in the dusty streets of his hometown, with a ball made of socks, Garrincha started to show his amazing skill at dribbling, which would later amaze the world.