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Brazil's historic victory at the 1970 FIFA World Cup final

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This match marked Brazil's third World Cup win, making them the first team to achieve this feat

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Publisted at 9:14 AM, Fri Jun 21st, 2024

On 21 June 1970, the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City witnessed a landmark event in football history as Brazil triumphed over Italy with a resounding 4-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup Final.

This match marked Brazil's third World Cup win, making them the first team to achieve this feat.

Pelé, the legendary Brazilian forward, also made history by becoming the first player to win three World Cups.

In front of a crowd of 107,412 spectators, Pelé scored the opening goal, followed by goals from Gérson, Jairzinho, and Carlos Alberto.

This victory solidified Brazil's dominance in international football and Pelé's legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

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