Rewind to 1970

Magic vs Method

February 6, 2013
By Robin Hackett
(Archive)
On June 7, 1970, defending world champions England met perhaps the finest ever Brazil side in a World Cup group-stage clash in one of the most storied games in international football history.

"You may as well meet the bull at the beginning as at the end," Brazil coach Joao Saldanha said upon being notified of the draw for the 1970 World Cup, which pitted his side against England, as well as Romania and Czechoslovakia, in Group 3. It was a view echoed by the England manager, Sir Alf Ramsey: ...

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