On This Day in Football: 7th June

7th June 1970

On this day in 1970, one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history occurred during a group stage match between England and Brazil in Mexico. England’s goalkeeper, Gordon Banks, executed what many consider the ‘greatest ever save’ against Brazilian football legend Pele. Despite Banks’ remarkable effort, Brazil managed to secure a 1-0 victory over the reigning World Cup champions, England. This match marked a significant moment as England’s hold on the World Cup began to weaken.