On this day...

In 1971, The mythical Maracaná Stadium hosts the farewell game of Brazil's favourite son, Pelé. More than 180,000 emotional supporters pack every inch of the stadium to watch him wear the green and gold for the last time in his side's 2-2 draw with Yugoslavia. After the final whistle "O Rei" thanked his supporters and did one last lap of honour as the huge crowd chanted "fica, fica" (stay).

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