Heart of Football

Author: Ross Kilvington

  • The 1950 FIFA World Cup: A Brazilian Tragedy

    The 1950 FIFA World Cup: A Brazilian Tragedy

    Moacyr Barbosa was heralded as one of the finest goalkeepers in the world throughout the 1940s and 50s. The unbeatable colossus stood in goal for the Seleção during what should have been their finest honour – glory at their own World Cup. It wasn’t to be for the team, the shining stars of a country…