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Questions about Garrincha

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Manuel Francisco dos Santos born and where did he arrive?

Manuel Francisco dos Santos arrived in Pau Grande, a district of Magé, on the 28th of October 1933. His physical condition included a right leg that measured six centimetres shorter than his left.

What happened during Garrincha's first-team debut for Botafogo on the 19th of July 1953?

Garrincha scored a hat trick on his first-team debut against Bonsucesso on the 19th of July 1953. He had previously played in a five-zero win for Botafogo's reserves before this match.

How many goals did Garrincha score during the 1962 FIFA World Cup final matches against England and Chile?

Garrincha scored four goals in the matches against England and Chile alone during the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He opened the quarter-final score with a header off a corner kick and sent two more curved shots into the net against hosts Chile.

On what date did Garrincha die and what was the cause of death?

Garrincha died of cirrhosis of the liver on the 20th of January 1983. This occurred after a series of financial and marital problems following his drinking habits.

Which stadium is named after Garrincha and when was it established as such?

A multi-use stadium in Brasília called Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is named after him. The home team room at Maracanã Stadium is also known as Garrincha today.