Brazil 1970

How the Greatest Team of All Time Won the World Cup

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<p><i><b>Brazil 1970</b></i><b> is the fascinating and dramatic inside story of the greatest football team of all time.</b></p><p>Predicted by many to be a drab and uninspiring tournament, the 1970 FIFA World Cup became the greatest show on Earth, with Brazil's mesmerizing team at the heart of a thrilling and unforgettable three-week spectacle.</p><p>Following their disappointing exit from the 1966 World Cup, Brazil was no longer regarded as the dominant force in world football. The setback shook the nation, leaving the team in a period of uncertainty before they surged through qualification under coach João Saldanha. Even then, they arrived at the tournament under a cloud of criticism, against the backdrop of a military dictatorship and a game increasingly shaped by science and tactical innovation.</p><p>At the World Cup finals, coach Mario Zagallo and his extraordinary cast of players--including the legendary Pelé, the cerebral Gerson, and the ingenious Tostão--produced a brand of football so elegant and effective that it forever defined Brazil's place in the sport. Their performances cemented the nation's reputation as a symbol of style, creativity, and excellence.</p><p>Yet their triumph also marked the end of Brazil's golden era. As football entered a new age of technical and scientific analysis, the game changed forever--and Brazil would never again reach the same heights.</p><p><i><b>Brazil 1970</b></i><b> is a compelling account of a legendary team, a transformative tournament, and the lasting legacy of football's most celebrated champions.</b></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781836802877

Sprache

Englisch

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Taschenbuch

Maße

194 x 126 x 20 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

Pitch Publishing Ltd