MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Brito, a center back on Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86.
The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Brito died Thursday. It did not provide additional details.
Brito played 61 games for the national team from 1964-72, including one at the 1966 World Cup, along the way forming a strong defense alongside Wilson Piazza.
“Brito left us as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Brazilian football,” the confederation's president, Samir Xaud, said in a statement. “His contribution to the 1970 World Cup victory will be eternally remembered by all of us.”
Brito was also part of Brazil teams that won the Copa Roca in ‘71 and the Taça Independência in ’72.
“I pay my respects to this idol of our country,” Xaud said. “May his fighting spirit be an inspiration to our players who will compete in the World Cup.”
Brazil, which has won the most World Cups with five, goes for a sixth beginning Saturday against Morocco.
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FILE - Former Brazilian soccer legends Marco Antonio, Brito, Jairzinho, Roberto Miranda, Altair, Jair Marinho, from left, from the group "Legendarios do Brasil" pose for photographers prior to a news conference in Berlin, June 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns, File)
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves' game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of rain and thunderstorms.
It was rescheduled for Aug. 20, which had been a mutual off day for the teams.
The Braves dropped the first two games in the three-game series. The NL East leaders left 10 runners on base during Wednesday night's 2-1 loss to the White Sox.
Atlanta has lost three in a row just once this season, from April 4-6. The Braves and White Sox are the only teams in the majors that haven't recorded a four-game losing streak this year.
Spencer Strider pitches for Atlanta on Friday night when it begins a three-game set at the New York Mets. Martín Pérez goes on Saturday at Citi Field, and Bryce Elder starts for the Braves on Sunday.
Chicago hosts Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Anthony Kay starts the opener of the weekend series for the White Sox, followed by Sean Burke and Erick Fedde.
The AL Central-leading White Sox are 10-5 in their last 15 games. They are 36-31 overall after they had a 23-44 record after 67 games in 2025.
Before the game was postponed, the White Sox traded veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies. They also activated outfielder Everson Pereira from the 10-day injured list.
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Information about rain delay displays on the big screen during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A Chicago White Sox ball boy looks to the field during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Baseball fans wait during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A tarp covers the infield as baseball fans wait during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A tarp covers the infield during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
