When Football Started a War Between Two Countries

Football is supposed to unite people. But in 1969, it did the exact opposite. This video tells the unbelievable true story of The Football War a real military conflict between Honduras and El Salvador, sparked by World Cup qualifiers and fueled by political tension, land disputes, and mass migration. What started as a football match quickly turned into riots, violence, and eventually a war that lasted 100 hours. This is not just a football story. It’s a reminder of how sports, politics, and human emotions can collide with tragic consequences.

Pele's three World Cups

The Rise and Fall of The Italy National Team: Scene 2: The 1960s

The Azzurri journey in the 60s. Learn how Facchetti, Mazzola, Rivera and Riva led Italy to the glory after tragic past and how all have collapsed at the end.

Pele's world cups

Players to win the World Cup three times:

Pele. That's it. That's the list. 🐐

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Gordon Banks vs Pele

Today, England legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks passed away aged 81. The 1966 World Cup winner is regarded the second best goalkeeper of the 20th century after Lev Yashin. His save against Pele's ball in the 1970 World Cup is considered the greatest in the football history.

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Carlos Alberto 1944-2016

The football world was in mourning after Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning captain Carlos Alberto passed away on Tuesday aged 72.

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Goal Hall of Fame: Pele

Simply the Best! Pele managed to win three World Cups for Brazil (1958, 1962 and 1970) the only player ever to do so.

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