Zico was probably the best player on that Brazil side, but Socrates was its philosophy made flesh.

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Strutting midfielder Zico is fondly remembered by many football fans for his stylish contribution to the Brazil team which lit up the 1982 competition in Spain, alongside playmaker Socrates.

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Last year Coke acquired control of coconut water brand Zico and dipped its toes in U.S. dairy for the first time, buying a stake in the maker of Core Power, a workout recovery shake.

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Having witnessed the free-kicking prowess of Brazilians past (eg, Rivelino and Zico) and present (Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and, as the English will recall ruefully, Ronaldinho), the opportunity as depicted seems a certain goal for Brazil.

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"For me the best national team of all time is the Brazilian team from 1958, " Zico, who was part of the much-heralded Brazil team which reached the second group stage of the 1982 World Cup, exclusively told CNN.

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The defender headed in a cross from Jaouad Zairi in the 79th minute to break the deadlock in a lackluster match in front of new Brazilian coach Zico, who was appointed on Wednesday in place of Temuri Ketsbaia, who was dismissed on Tuesday.

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