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Season 1 Episode 5: The Myth of Garrincha

Apr 29, 2014NR7.7

Examining the legend of Mané Garrincha, who overcame bent legs to lead Brazil to two World Cup wins through his amusing style of play, and the efforts of his family and fans to give him a proper burial in Rio de Janeiro after his death in 1983. The Myth of Garrincha originally went by the title Garrincha: Crippled Angel during production.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Hillsborough

1. Hillsborough

Aired: Apr 15, 2014

A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, En...

Episode 2 Maradona '86

2. Maradona '86

Aired: Apr 22, 2014

A look at Diego Maradona's spectacular individual performance during the 1986...

Episode 3 The Opposition

3. The Opposition

Aired: Apr 23, 2014

Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago's National Stadium jus...

Episode 4 Ceasefire Massacre

4. Ceasefire Massacre

Aired: Apr 30, 2014

June 18, 1994, and fans of Ireland's national team are euphoric over their te...

Episode 5 The Myth of Garrincha

5. The Myth of Garrincha

Aired: Apr 29, 2014

Examining the legend of Mané Garrincha, who overcame bent legs to lead Brazil...

Episode 6 Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy

6. Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy

Aired: May 6, 2014

The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the World Cup winners from 1930 to 1970, i...

Episode 7 Barbosa: The Man Who Made All of Brazil Cry

7. Barbosa: The Man Who Made All of Brazil Cry

Aired: May 7, 2014

How Brazilian goalkeeper Moacir Barbosa went from national hero to pariah aft...

Episode 8 White, Blue and White

8. White, Blue and White

Aired: Jul 1, 2014

After leading their national team to victory in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, Arge...

Info about 30 for 30: Soccer Stories

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ESPN

Genres:Sport, Documentary