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Gods of Brazil

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Last broadcast on Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 01:00 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pele and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became known as the world's greatest footballer, the other died a broken alcoholic at the age of 49.

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  1. Wed 31 Oct 2007
    00:00
  2. Tue 24 Feb 2009
    01:00

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70 minutes

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