Day 93 - Leg song Thursday - Twisted legs angel

Garrincha never got the recognition of Pele, but some regard him as one of the best dribblers in the history of the sport. The amazing thing is he was able to do this despite several deformities in his legs. One source describes Garrincha, who was also nicknamed the twisted legs angel, thusly:

He had several birth defects: his spine was deformed, his right leg bent inwards and his left leg six centimeters shorter and curved outwards, all of which did not impede him to play football at the top level, due to his skills at ball control and dribbling, as well as his effective shot with either foot -- an example of which are the goals in World Cups against England in 1962 and Bulgaria in 1966.

Watch and be amazed: