Part of the FIFA team
In 1968, he played against Brazil at Maracana.
A star of world football, Amancio played in the FIFA team that took on Brazil at the Maracana on 6 November 1968. The match was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Brazil's first World Cup win. Amancio played alongside other football legends such as Yashin, Beckenbauer and Overath. Brazil, who won 2-1, also included legendary players such as Pelé, Rivelino, Tostão and Carlos Alberto.