Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
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Gerd Muller was a legendary German football striker known for his incredible goal-scoring prowess.
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch football player and coach, recognized for his revolutionary impact on the sport.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pele is a legendary Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldo is a professional football player widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Zinedine Zidane is a retired French football player and coach, known for his playing career at the highest level.
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Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
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