Brazil's World Cup Winning Captain Carlos Alberto Passes On At 72

Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto died on Tuesday at the age of 72.

Alberto passed away after suffering a heart attack, according to reports in the Brazilian media.

A statement on the official Santos website read: 'Santos FC regrets the death of the idol Carlos Alberto Torres, who was 72-years -old.

'He played 445 matches and scored 40 goals in the 1965 period to 1975, and is considered the best right-back in the history of Praiano Alvinegro. The club had decreed official mourning three days.'

Alberto captained his country to victory at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

His goal in the 4-1 victory over Italy in the final is regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the tournament.

The build-up to Alberto's famous goal started just five yards from the left of the Brazil box.

A total of eight Brazil players touched the ball, with Pele providing the pass for Alberto to charge forward and strike the ball into the back of the net.

Alberto told the BBC: 'We only realised how beautiful the goal was after the game.