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MOACYR BARBOSA

A MISTAKE THAT SHOCKED A NATION
SAM HUGHES looks back on the vitriol poured on Brazil’s goalkeeper for the ‘error’ that lost them the 1950 World Cup

NOBODY needs to tell you that football is an all-consuming behemoth, devouring all those who come into contact with it. That’s just how it is and, over the years, we’ve come to accept this.

Barbosa concedes at his near post against Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup final 

The effect it has on individuals, as well as whole countries, is no longer a real surprise. Whether it’s the positive aspects of c...

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