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How did Zico's international career start?
He made his international debut in the South American Qualifier to the 1972 Summer Olympics playing 5 matches and scoring the qualifying goal against Argentina.
Who did he play for?
Brazil national football team.
How long did he play for Brazil?
In the opening group match of the 1978 World Cup against Sweden, Zico headed a corner kick into the goal in the final minute of the match.
Did he receive any awards?
but penalties missed by Socrates and Julio Cesar saw Brazil knocked out of the tournament.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Having been cleared of all the tax evasion charges by Italian officials in 1988.
Did he have any other run in's with the law?
Zico decided to pay a tribute to Udine, the city that had madly welcomed him six years before, and played his farewell match for the Selecao in March 1989.
When did his career end?
played his farewell match for the Selecao in March 1989 losing 1-2 to a World All-Stars team at Stadio Friuli.
What happened after the World All-Stars?
The 1982 World Cup would see Zico as part of a fantastic squad, side by side with Falcao, Socrates, Eder, Cerezo and Junior.

Question: Did they win the World Cup in 1982?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Zico win the World Cup in 1982?