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Garrincha's Family Says Brazilian Football Legend's Remains Are Missing

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The family of Brazil legend Garrincha have said the whereabouts of his remains are unknown.

They told O Globo's Marcos Nunes (h/t BBC Sport) the winger's remains may have gone missing in an exhumation.

Garrincha, who won two FIFA World Cups with the Selecao during an 11-year international career, died aged 49 in 1983.