It is just as well that Mario Zagallo is no longer Brazil coach.

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Four years ago, Zagallo took the controversial decision to leave an unfit Ronaldo on the field for 90 minutes in the World Cup final against France.

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After Brazil's star striker had played a first half at walking pace in the semi-final, Zagallo was adamant that he should be taken off at the interval.

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Duarte also points to the physical prowess of Zagallo's 11, who helped shatter traditional preconceptions regarding the strength and fitness of South American players -- culminating in a thumping 4-1 win over Italy in the 1970 final.

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