! The 1970 World Cup Football Stories The qualifying campaign for the 1970 World Cup does not go well. A war breaks out between two competing nations. There are riots in the host country’s capital, Mexico City. And there's a strange incident involving the England captain, Bobby Moore. El Salvador and Honduras are neighbours in release. Almost immediately the England team fly Central America. In June 1969 they play each other out of Colombia. to qualify for the 1970 World Cup. What really happened? It is still not clear but Honduras win the first game at probably it was probably an attempt by a criminal home 1-0, but a week later El gang to blackmail Bobby Moore. Salvador win the return match 3-0. The England team are not popular with local At this time, goal difference is not Mexicans. They bring their own food counted so the two teams are level. from the UK but this is illegal. The They now have to play a replay in Mexicans burn it at the airport. Mexico City. There are more problems for Two weeks later there is a replay a very tense England at their hotel. On the nights atmosphere. The score is 2-2 at the end on normal before matches, Mexican & Brazilian supporters time. In extra-time El Salvador scored a dramatic drive their cars around the hotel. winning goal. Brazil Riots followed the game and almost As usual,Brazil also have problems before the immediately a war started between the two tournament. Centre forward, Tostao, has not countries. It only lasts a 100 hours but around played for nearly a year because of serious eye three thousand people are killed. injury. There are also arguments in the dressing Stolen Bracelet room. A few days before the first match their Another bizarre incident in the lead up to the manager resigns, claiming that politicians are tournament begins when England captain, Bobby trying to pick the team. Moore walks into a jewellers in Bogota, Colombia. Despite these difficulties, Brazil quickly show He is looking for a present for his wife but is that they have a great team. In the first game, they accused of trying to steal a diamond necklace. beat Czechoslovakia 4-1, with two goals by The Colombian police arrive. They search but do Jairzinho, one by Pelé, and one by Rivelino. not find the necklace. Moore is released. Brazil's then beat England, 1-0, in a wonderful Then a man calls the police. ‘I saw Bobby Moore match, won by a goal by Jairzinho. Many expect put the necklace into his pocket,’ he says. the two teams to meet again in the Final. Moore is arrested at his team hotel in Bogota. See brief highlight here: The police detain Moore in Bogota for three days ! until the British Consulate finally secures his Football Stories Teaching Pack In the quarter finals England face captain, Franz Beckenbauer, tournament in the history of the West Germany - a repeat of the seriously injures his shoulder. He game. It has wonderful games, 1966 Final. The night before the plays the rest of the game with great goals and moments of game the England goalkeeper, his arm strapped to his body. individual genius. Gordon Banks becomes ill. His Italy draw level and Luigi Riva Above all it has Pelé. The replacement, Chelsea goalkeeper, then scores an amazing goal with Brazilian striker plays brilliantly Peter Bonetti has not played for his left foot. Surely they are in throughout, scoring four goals. more than six weeks. the Final now? He is the best player in perhaps England start well and are Somehow West Germany the finest team in the history of leading 2-0 with equalise but Rivera scores again. football. only twenty Italy finally win the game 4-3 Pelé does incredible things minutes left. (YouTube highlights) with the ball. In the semi-final Manager, Alf The Final against Uruguay he tries to chip Ramsey is In the Final, Brazil give a the goalkeeper from the halfway confident master-class in ‘the beautiful line - and almost scores! enough to take off Bobby game’. They beat Italy 4-1, with In the same game Pelé does Charlton ‘to rest him for the goals by Gerson, Jairzinho, Pelé another amazing trick which you semi-final’. & Carlos Alberto. can see here Everything starts to go wrong CarIos Alberto's goal in the Inspiration for England. Beckenbauer scores final has been voted the best goal Like all great players, Pelé lifts to make it 2-1. Then 34 year-old of all time by British football the standard of play from those Uwe Seeler heads the ball over fans. around him. He even inspires the England goalkeeper. It seems The team that wins Brazil those playing against him. In the a simple save but Bonetti is their third World Cup England-Brazil game the England goal is championship is not perfect. The England goalkeeper, Gordon ‘blinded by the sun reflecting defence is weak and the Banks, makes what Pelé off Seeler’s bald head’. In extra goalkeeper has some very bad describes as ‘the best I have ever time Mueller volleys the winner. games. seen’. And Bobby Moore makes (YouTube highlights) what is described as the ‘perfect In another exciting Fun Facts about 1970 Brazil team: tackle quarter final between • 7 players scored a record 19 goals See Banks save here: two attacking teams, • All 7 featured in the Carlos Alberto goal Pelé Brazil beat Peru 4-2. • Jairzinho scored in every match Semi Finals Pelé is the greatest player in In a repeat of the 1950 World Despite these faults, this is the history of the World Cup. He Cup Final, Brazil meet Uruguay. perhaps the most exciting and played in four tournaments: This time Brazil win 3-1, with one entertaining team ever to play in Sweden 1958, Chile 1962, of their goals a tremendous shot a World Cup. England 1966, and Mexico 1970. by Rivelino. Best ever Though injured in two of these The other semi-final is one of The Mexican summer causes tournaments, he was a member the most exciting matches in the serious physical problems for the of three World Cup winning history of the competition. players. Matches are played at squads. After beating England, West high altitude in thin air with He scored 12 goals in 14 Germany are the favourites but reduced oxygen. They are also World Cup matches. Italy take the lead. played during the hottest part of Then with only seconds left to the day. Quiz & learning activities play, West Germany equalise. Despite these difficulties, the World Cup Story: 1930 - 1990 In extra time Germany takes 1970 World Cup is remembered the lead after five minutes. Then as perhaps the greatest football 1930 World Cup * 19 50 * 1990 Football Stories Teaching Pack.