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18 | Carlos Alberto (1970)

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How did soccer become "the beautiful game"? What does it mean for a game to be beautiful? Brian looks back at Brazil's 1970 World Cup team, a team that starred Pelé in his prime, and a goal that introduced millions to the ideal of o jogo bonito during the first World Cup ever broadcast on color TV. Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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