Brazil's heart still beats for Zico

Zico failed to lift the World Cup trophy in three tries, but the former soccer legend's legacy will be at the heart of Rio Carnival celebrations marking the championship year in Brazil.

The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school will pay tribute to the former Brazil and Flamengo star, who also managed Japan and was nicknamed the 'White Pele'. when it performs at the festivities.

Zico starred in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 campaigns of the Selecao, which saw entertaining teams miss out on glory.