Former Brazil coach Tele Santana has died at the age of 74.

Santana led Brazil at both the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals, where his sides were widely held to be the most talented, despite not making it past the quarter-final stage at either tournament.

He went on to coach Sao Paulo in the 1990s, winning the Libertadores Cup twice, having earlier had spells with Atletico Mineiro, Fluminense, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Gremio.

Santana was forced out of the game following a stroke a decade ago and was forced to have part of his left leg amputated three years ago.

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said: "Tele always maintained that football should be played elegantly, skilfully and with respect for the opposition."

Brazil's current coach Carlos Alberto Parreira added: "Tele left a marvellous legacy. He was an example to be followed, not just as a coach but as a person.

"He was tough when he needed to be, but he also knew how to listen to what the players had to say. He will go down in history as one of the best coaches that Brazil has had."