World Cup Intel: The Craziest Moments In The History Of The Tournament

Gordon Banks Denies Pele

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Gordon Banks is credited with the greatest save in World Cup history after rejecting a shot from Pele in 1970. Pele, one of the all-time best scorers, took a cross off his head into the corner of the net. Banks somehow got down and knocked the ball away. He walked back to his position like an action star after an explosion.

Pele called the save the best he’d ever seen. Unfortunately, Banks and England ended the match on the losing side. Worse for England, Banks got sick after the match and missed the next game; another English loss. Up next, Spain wins the World Cup for the first time!