Legends who won the World Cup as Player and Manager- Beckenbauer and Zagallo

Mario Zagallo  Mario Zagallo has a unique place in World Cup history - the only man to have been associated with four World Cup winning teams. In Brazil, he is a legend. During his time as a player he was part of the Brazilian team who lifted the World Cup in 1958 and 1962. Zagallo then coached the 1970 side to another glorious victory. He completed his unique achievement as assistant coach in1994. With so much experience, Zagallo is his own man and does not bow to public opinion. Although the Brazilian public wants their team to win in style, Zagallo just wants to win. As a player his tenacity and never-say-die spirit earned him the nickname Formiguinha (little ant). Zagallo expects nothing less of his current players. However talented, they must be seen to work hard and not just look good on the ball. His work ethic may be rewarded with an unprecedented fifth World Cup crown.  Franz Beckenbauer His World Cup career started in 1966 when West Germany lost to England at Wembley in the final with Beckenbauer in an unusual midfield position marking Bobby Charlton. Kaiser Franz scored four goals in that World Cup which introduced him to the world audience.  In Mexico 1970, Beckenbauer is most remembered for playing on with an obvious shoulder injury in the classic 4-3 semifinal defeat to Italy. Heavily strapped he refused to be sustituted and battled throughout the full 120 minutes only to see his side lose the close contest. A win in the bronzematch  over Uruguay was some consolation.    His third and last World Cup was hosted by his own country in 1974. West Germany and Kaiser Franz peaked at the right time and won the whole thing. The memorable final win against Holland and Johan Cruyff was of course the highlight. The triumph in Munich meant that Beckenbauer - as one of only two players in World Cup history (Wolfgang Overath the other) - had the complete collection of medals at the World Cup (Gold, silver, bronze). Beckenbauer took over as coach for the German national team in 1984 and guided them to the final in 1986 and to the title in his last match in charge in 1990 against Argentina. It made him the first man to captain and coach a World Cup winning side.