The Save of the Century — Gordon Banks, Pelé and the 1970 World Cup

Pelé was already celebrating.The header was perfect. Six yards out. Directed into the corner. The kind of chance that almost always ends in a goal.Then Gordon Banks did the impossible.In a split second that would become one of the most iconic moments in football history, England's legendary goalkeeper somehow reached Pelé's header and turned certain glory into what many still call the greatest save ever made.Pelé later described it as the greatest save he had ever seen.Banks said there was no time to think.But Mexico 1970 was about more than a single moment.It was the first FIFA World Cup broadcast in colour around the world, introducing a new generation of fans to the spectacle of international football and helping cement Brazil's golden team as one of the greatest sides the sport has ever produced.In this episode of Football Files, we explore the famous save, the legendary players, and the unforgettable stories that made the 1970 FIFA World Cup one of football's defining tournaments.Football Files explores the human stories, legendary players, iconic matches, and extraordinary moments that shaped the world's game.#FootballFiles #WorldCup #Mexico1970 #GordonBanks #Pele #Brazil #England #FootballHistory #SoccerHistory #FIFASeries: World Cup Files