Italy, Germany, and the Game of the Century

OTD E0229 — 17 Jun 1970: Italy beat West Germany 4–3 after extra time in the World Cup semi-final at the Azteca — the Partido del Siglo. This episode traces Italy’s Euro 1968 crown, West Germany’s rise under Helmut Schön, Serie A and Bundesliga power, Beckenbauer’s dislocated shoulder and sling, Schnellinger’s 90+2 equalizer, five extra-time goals, Rivera’s redemption, and the rivalry’s path toward 1972, 1974 and Italy’s 1982 World Cup final win.Ideas: [email protected]