A Brief History of the World Cup
Greatest of All Time
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico will be forever known for witnessing a Brazilian side at the peak of its power. Pelé had been viciously targeted for foul treatment four years previously and vowed never to take part in another World Cup. Thankfully for the soccer world, he changed his mind, and the team dominated throughout, destroying Italy in the final 4-1. But there was more to the side than the magical No. 10, and Carlos Alberto, Clodoaldo, Gérson, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Tostão all shined. The final Brazilian goal was a thing of beauty: eight players were involved, in a move that began just outside their own box. Eventually, Pelé rolled the ball into the path of captain Alberto, who smashed it into the net. All this in the first final to be broadcast in color.