Goa/Mumbai, Sept 17 (ANI): One of Brazil's greatest soccer stars, Arthur Antunes Coimbra, famously known as Zico, said on Wednesday (September 17) that he was looking forward to start coaching for Goa FC for Indian Super League (ISL) and help raise the level of the sport in a country fixated with cricket. The 61-year-old, who was an outstanding creator and goal scorer for Brazil and played in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups, had signed a contract in Rio de Janeiro to take the job of head coach for Goa FC. One of the most gifted players of his generation, Zico has also played or coached in Brazil, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Russia, Greece, Iraq and Qatar. Zico said he would do everything to help spur the growth of soccer in India, adding that he would assist all players, amateurs and professionals and sees the Indian Super League as a great platform to spread the sports' popularity. Meanwhile, Goa FC owner Shrinivas Dempo said they were confident that footballers will benefit from their association with Zico by learning the intricacies of the game from the master.
