Garrincha
Garrincha, born Manuel Francisco dos Santos, was a Brazilian football legend celebrated for his exceptional dribbling skills and creativity on the field. Often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of football, he played a crucial role in Brazil's World Cup victories in 1958 and 1962, and his legacy continues to influence the sport.
Born on Oct 28, 1933 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 37,846,611 | 61,790 | $595,000 | 971$ |
| Indonesia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.24% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 652,023 | $1,119,000 | 2,667$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 175,878 | $21,000,000 | 11,158$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 336,788 | $350,000 | 716$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 26,850 | $230,000 | 187$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 30,105 | $2,700,000 | 1,197$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 49,600 | $2,000,000 | 1,641$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,346 | $68,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 11 | 1,010,492,448 | 1,368,344 | $29,762,000 | 20,022$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Peru:
Garrincha is mentioned alongside Pelé in the context of Brazil's World Cup history.
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Poland:
Garrincha was mentioned as a legendary player who won titles for Brazil.
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Canada:
Garrincha is a Brazilian player whose red card was overturned in World Cup history.
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Italy:
Garrincha was mentioned as a historical reference in relation to FIFA's article 27 concerning player suspensions.
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Indonesia:
Garrincha was the first player to receive a suspension for a red card in the World Cup.
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Poland:
Garrincha was a Brazilian star player who had a red card suspension lifted in 1962.
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Indonesia:
Garrincha's red card suspension was postponed in the 1962 World Cup, allowing him to play in the final.
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Croatia:
Garrincha's historical suspension during the 1962 World Cup is referenced in the context of Balogun's situation.
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United Kingdom:
In 1962 the Brazil superstar Garrincha played in the final against Czechoslovakia despite having been sent off in the semi-final.
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United States:
Garrincha’s brilliance in 1962 is remembered as legendary.
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