The story of Flamengo 1980/81: Zico, Coutinho and the intercontinental kings
Mar 02, 2020, 11:25 PM
Flamengo 1980/81: the story behind the rise to continental and global glory of Cláudio Coutinho's Flamengo. Previous state championships paled into insignificance with the rise of a side containing Júnior, Leandro and the great Zico. Their dominance culminated in their first Copa Libertadores title and a comprehensive demolition of Bob Paisley's European champions, Liverpool, in that famous 3-0 Intercontinental Cup victory in Tokyo.