21 June 1970
1970 Final Opening Goal
Heads Brazil into the lead against Italy in the World Cup final.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Mexico City in Brazil. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Heads Brazil into the lead against Italy in the World Cup final.
Links midfield and attack throughout the championship campaign.
Lifts the Jules Rimet Trophy after victory over Italy.
Provides creativity and powerful shooting from the left side.
Becomes the first person winning the tournament as player and manager.
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the World Cup final.
Completes a tournament in which he scores seven goals.
Captains Brazil to its third FIFA World Cup championship.
Scores Brazil's third goal during the World Cup final.
Manages Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup.
Helps Brazil defeat Italy in the World Cup final.
Helps Brazil win its third World Cup championship.
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