The 1970 World Cup was the first to be watched live by a global television audience. It was also the first to be broadcast in colour, and in the brilliant Mexican sunshine the gold shirts and cobalt blue shorts of Brazil dazzled the watching world. They won the tournament for the third time playing football of such imagination and thrilling execution it is regarded as one of the high-water marks in the history of sport. This picture shows Pelé celebrating his goal, the first in a 4–1 win over Italy in the final, in the 18th minute. Photo: Colorsport/Shutterstock. |
