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Among the trophies Garrincha won, which was he the first to achieve simultaneously?

  • Copa América, Golden Boot

  • World Cup, Golden Ball

  • Golden Boot, UEFA Champions League

  • Golden Ball, Copa Libertadores

Answer

Garrincha, the Brazilian football icon, holds the distinction of being the first player to win two significant accolades simultaneously: the FIFA World Cup and the Golden Ball. This historic feat occurred in the 1962 World Cup in Chile, where Garrincha's exceptional skills, speed, and goal-scoring prowess earned him international recognition.
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