Brazil against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Brazil · 1976–86 · CAM
Liverpool came to Tokyo as European champions on 13 December 1981 and went in three down at half-time, two of the goals laid on for Nunes by the man who ran the game from just behind him. That win completed Flamengo's 1981 double with the Copa Libertadores, and he added four Brazilian championships, South American Footballer of the Year in 1977, 1981 and 1982, World Soccer's player of the year in 1983, and 508 goals for the club.
Russia · CAM
The gifted 'Russian Pelé' was a phenomenal talent for Torpedo Moscow and the USSR, renowned for his audacious skill, powerful shot, and iconic 'Streltsov pass'. Career record: 38 caps and 25 goals for Russia; club career at FC Torpedo Moscow; honours include Hall of Fame.
The almanac puts Zico ahead by 2 rating points, 95 against 93.
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