The History of the World Cups: Mexico '70
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico will be remembered as the one in which defensive, dirty soccer was defeated by defensive, creative soccer. Relive the magic of the brilliant Brazilian team led by Pelé. The “match of the century” between Italy and Germany, which featured five goals in extra time. And the grand final between Brazil and Italy, considered one of the greatest matches of all time. This was the World Cup where soccer shone like never before and where Mexico won the Friendship Trophy.
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The 1970 World Cup in Mexico will be remembered as the one in which defensive, dirty soccer was defeated by defensive, creative soccer. Relive the magic of the brilliant Brazilian team led by Pelé. The “match of the century” between Italy and Germany, which featured five goals in extra time. And the grand final between Brazil and Italy, considered one of the greatest matches of all time. This was the World Cup where soccer shone like never before and where Mexico won the Friendship Trophy.
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Genre:Documentary
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Runtime:77 minutes
Studio:Alter Films
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Pelé
Self (archive footage)
Javier Fragoso
Self (archive footage)
Teófilo Cubillas
Self (archive footage)
Gordon Banks
Self (archive footage)
Jairzinho
Self (archive footage)
Franz Beckenbauer
Self (archive footage)
Uwe Seeler
Self (archive footage)
Ignacio Calderón
Self (archive footage)
Giacinto Fachetti
Self (archive footage)
Gianni Rivera
Self (archive footage)
Rivelino
Self (archive footage)
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