As his country prepares to host the World Cup for the first time since 1950, legend Jairzinho says he is dismayed by what he sees as a lack of star quality in Brazil's class of 2014.
Jairzinho carved out a piece of World Cup history as one of the stars of Brazil's celebrated 1970 winning side.
The dashing winger, known as the "Hurricane", remains the only man to score in every round of the tournament, notching seven goals in six games as Brazil swept to victory in Mexico.
"I can only say today there is a lack of stars in Brazilian football," the 69-year-old said. "In 1970, we had practically 11 stars out there on the field. We were the only team in the world who had five number 10s playing together.
In 1970, we had practically 11 stars out there on the field. We were the only team in the world who had five number 10s playing together
"But football has changed - it was much more attack-minded then."
If Jairzinho has his way, however, that might change. Three years ago, he launched his Hurricane talent factory in a northern Rio favela (slum) known as "Gaza strip".