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CBF mourns the death of Brazilian soccer legend Leivinha

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CBF mourns the death of Brazilian soccer legend Leivinha

Summary

The CBF has announced the passing of João Leiva Campos Filho, known as Leivinha, at age 76 in São Paulo on June 4, 2026. Renowned as one of Brazil's best midfielders, Leivinha represented his country 27 times, featuring in the 1974 World Cup. He was instrumental in Palmeiras' national title success during the early 1970s, where he scored 108 goals in 267 matches. The soccer community is expressing condolences to his family and fans following his death from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.

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By the Numbers

•Leivinha passed away on June 4, 2026.
•He played 27 matches for the Brazilian National Team.
•Leivinha won two national titles with Palmeiras in 1972 and 1973.
•He played for teams including Atlético de Madrid and São Paulo.
•He suffered from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — CBF mourns Leivinha's death

What they're saying

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The CBF mourns the passing of João Leiva Campos Filho, Leivinha, aged 76, which occurred this Thursday (4) in São Paulo. One of the best midfielders in Brazilian football, Leivinha made history with...
— Yahoo Sports

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