Pele returned to the Brazil ranks to help Mario Zagallo and the country make history in Mexico. They were an outstanding team ...

It would be fair to say his prayers were answered. Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 World Cup final and looking back at that tournament perhaps there is a sense of nostalgia, too.

It would be fair to say his prayers were answered. Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 World Cup final and looking back at that tournament perhaps there is a sense of nostalgia, too.

Pele of Brazil celebrates with teammate Jairzinho at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Photo: VCG If you were to ask many people who were the greatest football team to play the game, there is one ...

Not only were Brazil tactically superior in their triumph at the 1970 World Cup, they used groundbreaking methods to physically prepare themselves.

The 1970 World Cup was able to gain its status because it was seen by so many and in such dramatic color, but it wouldn’t have mattered had Brazil not been so much fun to watch.

On June 21, 1970, Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in Mexico City's Aztec Stadium to win the ninth version of the World Cup with a performance of breathtaking skill. The first half was a relatively even game ...

Taken on June 21, 1970 shows Brazilian forward Pele (top) celebrating with his teammates (from L) Tostao, Carlos Alberto and Jairzinho during the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy, in ...

The Brazil team of 1970 is considered to be the greatest individual team in World Cup history. Not only did the club win the Jules Rimet Trophy, but they also inspired a generation to come.

There was a parity of forces. At 1970 World Cup, the first to be broadcast live to much of the planet, Brazil set a benchmark for greatness which has served ever since. AP Photo/Gianni Foggia ...