The 1970 World Cup Mexico was the milestone in the career of Brazilian legend Pele, when he was on the verge of his thirties, 4 years after he pledged not to participate again in the World Cup as a result of the violence he was subjected to in the England 1966 edition.
The "Black Jewel" led his country to its third title in a squad considered the best in the history of the game, but while Pele's stardom continued until his departure, the lights of other players who were among the makers of the golden squad's achievement dimmed.
What happened to these talented players?
Felix:
Brazilians are not usually the strongest goalkeeper.
Felix was the weakest link before the 1970 finals, but he earned the respect of his team mates.
He later became a sales representative for cars and refrigerators.
He died in 2012 after suffering from pulmonary emphysema as a result of his heavy smoking.
Carlos Alberto:
Captain Carlos Alberto scored one of the most famous goals in football history, ending a series of assists - the latest from Pele - with a volley into the Italian net in the final.
The distinguished right-back played for several years alongside Pele in Santos, before joining him in the American New York Cosmos.
After working as a coach in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria and Azerbaijan, he retired in 2005 and became a television analyst, and he died at the age of 72 in his hometown, Rio de Janeiro, in 2016.
Brito:
The centre-back, who won 45 caps between 1964 and 1972, was known for his quick temper, which he tried to suppress during the World Cup.
He carried the colors of 10 clubs, including Vasco de Gama, Flamengo and Corinthians.
He announced his retirement in 1979 at the age of 40, after which he disappeared from football.
He is currently 83 years old and lives out of the limelight.
Wilson Piazza:
Defended the colors of Cruzeiro between 1964 and 1979, and represented his country in 47 matches.
The 1970 World Cup was a bright sign in the career of the defender, who returned and participated in the 1974 edition, but did not smile at the South American team.
He later built a chain of gas stations, and tried to enter the world of politics.
He is currently 79 years old.
Everaldo: He
waited until 1967, to start his international career at the age of 23, and coach Mario Zagallo gave him his greatest chance to play the 1970 World Cup. He played 24 international matches, in which he lost once.
He tried to enter politics after retiring, but he was killed in a car accident with his wife and daughter in October 1974.
Jairzinho:
Jairzinho scored 7 goals for Brazil in 6 matches in the 1970 World Cup, meaning he scored all the competing teams in the World Cup in Mexico.
His international tally reached 33 goals in 81 matches, and he played more than 400 matches for Botafogo before joining French club Marseille.
After retiring, he attempted to run for the mayoralty of Rio de Janeiro, but his candidacy was canceled for non-payment of fees.
He trained young players and contributed to discovering the phenomenon Ronaldo in the nineties.
He is currently 78 years old.
Clodo Aldo: The
young pivot player eluded 4 Italian players in the final, starting a historic attack that ended with a ball on a silver platter for Pele, then for Carlos Alberto to launch his famous bomb.
He spent most of his career with Pele and Carlos Alberto at Santos.
After his retirement, he got involved in real estate management and coached the East Timor national team in 2010. He is now 73 years old.
Gerson:
Gerson had become an expert player in the finals;
He was the playmaker and scored a decisive goal that put “Seleção” ahead.
The left-handed player was distinguished by his long-range missile shots.
He earned the nickname "The Golden Left Foot", thanks to his passing and shooting abilities.
The former star represented his country in 70 matches, scoring 14 goals.
He is now 81 years old.
Rivelino:
Rivelino and his "mustache" were among the stars of the national team when, at the age of 24, he won the World Cup and his country retained the Jules Rimet Cup forever.
He represented his country 92 times over 13 years.
The offensive midfielder is considered one of the most stylish stars in the history of the game.
He was distinguished by his humiliating "flip flapp" dribbling for defenders, and was one of the inspirations for the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona.
After a long career with Corinthians, he concluded his career with Al Hilal Saudi Arabia.
The 76-year-old works as a television analyst at the present time.
Tostao: He
formed a striking attacking duo with Pele.
The former Cruzeiro player (now 75 years old) scored two goals in the 1970 quarter-final against Peru (4-2), but was forced to retire at the age of 26, due to vision problems following an accident he suffered in training.
He obtained a medical degree and later became one of the most prominent analysts in the country.