May 27, 2010

QOTD (77) 28/5/2010 [World Cup Countdown-2]

ID the World Cup legend (1 Point)



Ans. Rivelino, the Brazilian ace, famous for inventing the 'flip flap', who shot into fame in the 1970 World Cup and was instrumental in the Brazilians winning the Jules Rimet trophy for a 3rd time


Heres Rivelino, executing the 'Flip Flap', now more famous as the 'Elastica'


Cracked by Psi, JT26, Deepu and Patriot

He is one among many Brazilian greats of the 60s and 70s who got forgotten under the massive shadow created by Pele. So here's to them Carlos Alberto, Vava, Garrincha, Jairzinho, Clodoaldo to name a few...

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