The KING opened the scoring in the greatest World Cup Final ever played with a header that defied gravity! Pele leaped above the Italian defence like he had wings, met Rivelino's cross at the perfect moment, and powered a header past Enrico Albertosi. The leap, the hang-time, the power — it was like watching a basketball dunk, except this was football! Brazil won 4-1 and claimed their third World Cup in one of football's most celebrated performances!
Country: Brazil Opponent: Italy Year: 1970 Round: Final Score: Brazil 4-1 Italy Minute: 18'
The Moment
- Pele rose majestically above the Italian defenders to meet Rivelino's floated cross
- His header was powered into the corner with the authority of a man who OWNED the World Cup
- It opened the scoring in a Final that Brazil won 4-1 — one of the most dominant Final displays ever
- Brazil's 1970 team is widely considered the greatest football team in history
- It was Pele's final World Cup, and he marked it with a performance for the ages
The Verdict
Pele's header was the majestic moment the King crowned himself for the very final time. Rising above everyone, hanging in the air as if gravity did not apply, and powering the ball home — it was the perfect summary of his extraordinary genius. In his last ever World Cup, on the biggest stage imaginable, Pele was simply and utterly UNSTOPPABLE!
Tomorrow: #8 — Stay tuned for the next legendary goal!
