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(FILES) West German forward Gerd Muller (L) scores the second goal for his team despite the being pressured by Dutch defender Rudi Krol, on July 7, 1974 in Munich, during the World Soccer Cup final. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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(FILES) Brazilian midfielder Pele (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final on June 21, 1970 in Mexico City. Spectacles, packed stadiums, a festive atmosphere and some excellent football. All that and much more was on display at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, which many consider the best in history despite the heat and the altitude. Brazil put on a true masterclass in skill and creativity with a team led by Mario Lobo Zagallo, featuring giants such as Pele, Gerson, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto. They did not lose a single match and scored 19 goals. (Photo by EPU / AFP via Getty Images)
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(FILES) Germany's soccer star and team captain Franz Beckenbauer receives the World Soccer Cup won by his team after a 2-1 victory over Holland on July 7, 1974 at Munich's Olympic stadium, as West Germany president Walter Scheel (L) applauds. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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(FILES) Argentina's soccer star team captain Diego Maradona brandishes the World Soccer Cup won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany on June 29, 1986 at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. Diego Armando Maradona. That name sums up the 1986 World Cup. "El Pelusa", a hero at Napoli, managed to lead a much-criticised Argentina a team that had struggled immensely to qualify to ultimate victory. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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FILE - Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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FILE - Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins warms up before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
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(FILES) Brazilian forward Jairzinho is carried by fans after Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final on June 21, 1970 in Mexico City. Spectacles, packed stadiums, a festive atmosphere and some excellent football. All that and much more was on display at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, which many consider the best in history despite the heat and the altitude. Brazil put on a true masterclass in skill and creativity with a team led by Mario Lobo Zagallo, featuring giants such as Pele, Gerson, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto. They did not lose a single match and scored 19 goals. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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(FILES) Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona (C) dribbles past three English defenders on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England. Diego Armando Maradona. That name sums up the 1986 World Cup. "El Pelusa", a hero at Napoli, managed to lead a much-criticised Argentina a team that had struggled immensely to qualify to ultimate victory. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)


