Brazilian World Cup Winner Jair Da Costa Dies at 84

Jair da Costa, the celebrated Brazilian footballer and member of Brazil's 1962 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 84 in Osasco, near Sao Paulo. Renowned for his dribbling skills, Jair was a key figure in Inter Milan's dominance during the 1960s, winning four Serie A titles and scoring the decisive goal in the 1964 European Cup final against Benfica. Though he was an unused substitute behind Garrincha during Brazil's World Cup triumph, he left a substantial legacy in both European and Brazilian club football. Jair also played for Portuguesa, Roma, Santos—where he won the Sao Paulo state championship in 1973—and finished his career with Canada's Windsor Star. The Brazilian Football Confederation and his clubs paid tribute to his contributions, with all national league matches observing a minute's silence in his honor. His passing marks the loss of one of football's enduring legends.