Former defender Brito, in a recent photo Reproduction Former defender Brito, world champion in the 70's World Cup with the Brazilian team, died this Thursday (11) at the age of 86. The information was posted on the former athlete's social media account, which was managed by the family. The former player had been hospitalized since May 13 at Casa Ilha do Governador Hospital treating pneumonia. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our world champion. We thank everyone for the prayers and messages of support," said the family's text on Brito's Instagram. Hércules Brito Ruas was revealed by Vasco da Gama, his favorite team, and, in Brazil, he also played for Internacional, Cruzeiro, Botafogo, Corinthians, Altético Paranaense and Flamengo, the club he defended when he was called up in 70. In the World Cup won by Brazil, he started every game and was known as the athlete with the best physical preparation in the team. The defender also played for Brazil in the 1966 World Cup. The family also said on Brito's social networks that they would soon provide information about the former athlete's funeral. Now on g1