The History of the World Cups: Mexico '70 (2000)

0.0/10 • 77 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

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)

Gigi Riva

Self (archive footage)

Bobby Moore

Self (archive footage)

Gerd Müller

Self (archive footage)

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