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Zico: Brazilian Soccer Legend’s Deep Connection with Kashima and Japan

  • Zico poses next to his bronze likeness in October 1994 at an event commemorating his retirement as a player. (© Kashima Antlers)

    Zico poses next to his bronze likeness in October 1994 at an event commemorating his retirement as a player. (© Kashima Antlers)

  • Zico’s family sit in the front row during the unveiling ceremony. (© Kashima Antlers)

    Zico’s family sit in the front row during the unveiling ceremony. (© Kashima Antlers)

  • Zico celebrates scoring against New Zealand in a group-stage match on June 23, 1982, at the FIFA World Cup in Spain. (© Reuters/Action Images)

    Zico celebrates scoring against New Zealand in a group-stage match on June 23, 1982, at the FIFA World Cup in Spain. (© Reuters/Action Images)

  • Zico is joined by Sumitomo Metal Industries president Shingū Yasuo as he displays his number 10 jersey at a press conference on May 21, 1991. (© Kyōdō)

    Zico is joined by Sumitomo Metal Industries president Shingū Yasuo as he displays his number 10 jersey at a press conference on May 21, 1991. (© Kyōdō)

  • Zico celebrates his third goal against Nagoya with fellow Brazilian Alcindo in Kashima’s inaugural J. League match. (© Kyōdō)

    Zico celebrates his third goal against Nagoya with fellow Brazilian Alcindo in Kashima’s inaugural J. League match. (© Kyōdō)

  • Zico, left, consoles Nagoya’s Gary Lineker after the match. (© Reuters)

    Zico, left, consoles Nagoya’s Gary Lineker after the match. (© Reuters)

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