World Cup memories in black and white

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French national soccer players pose after lunch for a group picture during their cruise aboard the "Conte Verde" in July 1930 on their way to Uruguay to participate in the first World Cup. Photo: AFP
French national soccer players pose after lunch for a group picture during their cruise aboard the "Conte Verde" in July 1930 on their way to Uruguay to participate in the first World Cup. Photo: AFP
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Portrait of French forward Lucien Laurent taken in 1930. Lucien Laurent scored the first goal of the first Soccer World Cup, staged in Uruguay, when France beat Mexico 4-1 in a first-round match on 13 July 1930. Photo: AFP
Portrait of French forward Lucien Laurent taken in 1930. Lucien Laurent scored the first goal of the first Soccer World Cup, staged in Uruguay, when France beat Mexico 4-1 in a first-round match on 13 July 1930. Photo: AFP
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FIFA president Frenchman Jules Rimet (L) hands over the Jules Rimet trophy to Dr Raul Jude, president of the Uruguayan football association 05 July 1930 in Montevideo. The trophy will be presented to the captain of the winning team of the first World Cup, staged in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July. Photo: AFP
FIFA president Frenchman Jules Rimet (L) hands over the Jules Rimet trophy to Dr Raul Jude, president of the Uruguayan football association 05 July 1930 in Montevideo. The trophy will be presented to the captain of the winning team of the first World Cup, staged in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July. Photo: AFP
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Uruguayan national soccer team players pose for a group picture, 30 July 1930 in Montevideo, after their victory over Argentina (4-2) in the first-ever World Cup final. Photo: AFP
Uruguayan national soccer team players pose for a group picture, 30 July 1930 in Montevideo, after their victory over Argentina (4-2) in the first-ever World Cup final. Photo: AFP
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Uruguayans Pedro Cea, Hector Scarone and Hector Castro (from L) celebrate after Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the first-ever World Cup soccer final in Montevideo 30 July 1930. Photo: AFP
Uruguayans Pedro Cea, Hector Scarone and Hector Castro (from L) celebrate after Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the first-ever World Cup soccer final in Montevideo 30 July 1930. Photo: AFP
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Italian national soccer team players pose for a group picture, 10 June 1934 in Rome, before their World Cup final against Czechoslovakia. Italy won the title beating Czechoslovakia 2-1 in extra time. Photo: AFP
Italian national soccer team players pose for a group picture, 10 June 1934 in Rome, before their World Cup final against Czechoslovakia. Italy won the title beating Czechoslovakia 2-1 in extra time. Photo: AFP
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Undated portrait of Benito Mussolini, known as Duce, who ruled Italy from 1923 to 1945. Photo: AFP
Undated portrait of Benito Mussolini, known as Duce, who ruled Italy from 1923 to 1945. Photo: AFP
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FIFA president Frenchman Jules Rimet (L), holds the urn for his grandson Yves 05 May 1938 in Paris, as he proceeds to the draw of the soccer matches for the upcoming World Cup, to be held in France (04-19 June). Standing in the middle is François de Tessan, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Photo: AFP
FIFA president Frenchman Jules Rimet (L), holds the urn for his grandson Yves 05 May 1938 in Paris, as he proceeds to the draw of the soccer matches for the upcoming World Cup, to be held in France (04-19 June). Standing in the middle is François de Tessan, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Photo: AFP
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Cuban national soccer team captain Manuel Chorens (L) exchanges pennants with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghe Rasinaru before the start of the World Cup preliminary round soccer match between the two teams 05 June 1938 in Toulouse. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. Four days later, Cuba won in a rematch 2-1. Photo: AFP
Cuban national soccer team captain Manuel Chorens (L) exchanges pennants with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghe Rasinaru before the start of the World Cup preliminary round soccer match between the two teams 05 June 1938 in Toulouse. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. Four days later, Cuba won in a rematch 2-1. Photo: AFP
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Hungarian goalkeeper Antal Szabo tries to stop a shot from Italian forward Giovanni Ferrari (C, left) during the World Cup final between Italy and Hungary 19 June 1938 in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris. The defending champions retained their World title with a 4-2 victory over Hungary. Photo: AFP
Hungarian goalkeeper Antal Szabo tries to stop a shot from Italian forward Giovanni Ferrari (C, left) during the World Cup final between Italy and Hungary 19 June 1938 in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris. The defending champions retained their World title with a 4-2 victory over Hungary. Photo: AFP
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French president Albert Le Brun (C, dark suit) shakes hand with Italian national soccer team captain Giuseppe Meazza 19 June 1938 in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris, before the start of the World Cup final between Italy and Hungary. (2nd right is Hungarian captain Gyorgy Sarosi). Photo: AFP
French president Albert Le Brun (C, dark suit) shakes hand with Italian national soccer team captain Giuseppe Meazza 19 June 1938 in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris, before the start of the World Cup final between Italy and Hungary. (2nd right is Hungarian captain Gyorgy Sarosi). Photo: AFP
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Representatives of the Italian football federation present the Jules Rimet Cup to their Brazilian counterparts 22 June 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, two days before the start of the 4th World Cup in Brazil. Photo: AFP
Representatives of the Italian football federation present the Jules Rimet Cup to their Brazilian counterparts 22 June 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, two days before the start of the 4th World Cup in Brazil. Photo: AFP
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English midfielder Thomas Finney (C) tries to head the ball between American defenders Charlie Colombo and Walter Bahr 29 June 1950 in Belo Horizonte during the World Cup first-round match between England and the United States. Heavily-favored England was upset by the United States 1-0 on a goal scored by forward Joseph Gaetjens. Photo: AFP
English midfielder Thomas Finney (C) tries to head the ball between American defenders Charlie Colombo and Walter Bahr 29 June 1950 in Belo Horizonte during the World Cup first-round match between England and the United States. Heavily-favored England was upset by the United States 1-0 on a goal scored by forward Joseph Gaetjens. Photo: AFP
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Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson dives to block the ball in front of Brazilian forward Ademir 09 July 1950 in Rio de Janeiro during their Soccer World Cup final pool match. Photo: AFP
Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson dives to block the ball in front of Brazilian forward Ademir 09 July 1950 in Rio de Janeiro during their Soccer World Cup final pool match. Photo: AFP
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Uruguayan forward Juan Alberto Schiaffino (C) kicks the ball past Brazilian goalkeeper Moacyr Barbosa to tie the score at 1 during the World Cup final round soccer match between Uruguay and Brazil 16 July 1950 in Rio de Janeiro. Uruguay upset Brazil 2-1 to win its second World title after winning the first World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay. Photo: AFP
Uruguayan forward Juan Alberto Schiaffino (C) kicks the ball past Brazilian goalkeeper Moacyr Barbosa to tie the score at 1 during the World Cup final round soccer match between Uruguay and Brazil 16 July 1950 in Rio de Janeiro. Uruguay upset Brazil 2-1 to win its second World title after winning the first World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay. Photo: AFP
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Hungarian forward Nandor Hidegkuti (2nd R) kicks the ball past German goalkeeper Heiner Kwiatkowski (22) to score a goal 20 June 1954 in Basel during the World Cup first-round match between Hungary and Germany. Photo: AFP
Hungarian forward Nandor Hidegkuti (2nd R) kicks the ball past German goalkeeper Heiner Kwiatkowski (22) to score a goal 20 June 1954 in Basel during the World Cup first-round match between Hungary and Germany. Photo: AFP
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English forward Denis Wishaw (C) kicks the ball away under pressure from Uruguayan defender Jose Santamaria (L) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and England 26 June 1954 in Basel. Uruguay beat England 4-2. Photo: AFP
English forward Denis Wishaw (C) kicks the ball away under pressure from Uruguayan defender Jose Santamaria (L) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and England 26 June 1954 in Basel. Uruguay beat England 4-2. Photo: AFP
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Hungarian forward Sandor Kocsis (L) celebrates as the ball rolls past Uruguayan goalkeeper Gaston Roque Maspoli into the net for a goal as defender Jose Santamaria looks on 30 June 1954 in Lausanne during the World Cup semifinal match between Hungary and Uruguay. Hungary advanced to the final with a 4-2 victory in extra time. Photo: AFP
Hungarian forward Sandor Kocsis (L) celebrates as the ball rolls past Uruguayan goalkeeper Gaston Roque Maspoli into the net for a goal as defender Jose Santamaria looks on 30 June 1954 in Lausanne during the World Cup semifinal match between Hungary and Uruguay. Hungary advanced to the final with a 4-2 victory in extra time. Photo: AFP
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Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskas (2nd L, dark jersey) congratulates German players after their victory over Hungary (3-2) in the World Cup final, 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP
Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskas (2nd L, dark jersey) congratulates German players after their victory over Hungary (3-2) in the World Cup final, 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP
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Swedish folkloric dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the sixth World Cup 08 June 1958 in Stockholm. 16 teams will participate in the soccer tournament from 08 June to 28 June. Photo: AFP
Swedish folkloric dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the sixth World Cup 08 June 1958 in Stockholm. 16 teams will participate in the soccer tournament from 08 June to 28 June. Photo: AFP
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17-year-old Brazilian forward Pele (L) kicks the ball past two Welsh defenders during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Wales on 19 June 1958 in Goteborg. Pele scored the only goal of the match to help Brazil advance to the semifinals. Photo: AFP
17-year-old Brazilian forward Pele (L) kicks the ball past two Welsh defenders during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Wales on 19 June 1958 in Goteborg. Pele scored the only goal of the match to help Brazil advance to the semifinals. Photo: AFP
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French forward Just Fontaine dribbles past Brazilian goalkeeper Gilmar on his way to score the first goal for his team during the World Cup semifinal match against Brazil on 24 June 1958 at Solna stadium in Stockholm. Brazilian forward Pele scored three times to give Brazil a 5-2 victory over France. Photo: AFP
French forward Just Fontaine dribbles past Brazilian goalkeeper Gilmar on his way to score the first goal for his team during the World Cup semifinal match against Brazil on 24 June 1958 at Solna stadium in Stockholm. Brazilian forward Pele scored three times to give Brazil a 5-2 victory over France. Photo: AFP
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A rescue worker stands next to the debris of the plane that crashed after taking off from Munich airport 07 February 1958 during a snowstorm. On board were journalists, staff members and players from the football club of Manchester United returning home following their UEFA second leg match against Red Star from Belgrade. 21 people died in the tragedy, including eight players from the team. Photo: AFP
A rescue worker stands next to the debris of the plane that crashed after taking off from Munich airport 07 February 1958 during a snowstorm. On board were journalists, staff members and players from the football club of Manchester United returning home following their UEFA second leg match against Red Star from Belgrade. 21 people died in the tragedy, including eight players from the team. Photo: AFP
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Brazilian national soccer team players are lined up during the national anthems before the start of their World Cup first round match against the Soviet Union on 14 June 1958 in Goteborg. Photo: AFP
Brazilian national soccer team players are lined up during the national anthems before the start of their World Cup first round match against the Soviet Union on 14 June 1958 in Goteborg. Photo: AFP
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Brazilian forward Pele (C) congratulates his teammate Vava (20) after he scored a goal as Swedish goalkeeper Karl Svensson reacts on 29 June 1958 in Stockholm during the World Cup final against Sweden. Vava and Pele scored two goals each as Brazil won its first title beating World Cup host Sweden 5-2. Photo: AFP
Brazilian forward Pele (C) congratulates his teammate Vava (20) after he scored a goal as Swedish goalkeeper Karl Svensson reacts on 29 June 1958 in Stockholm during the World Cup final against Sweden. Vava and Pele scored two goals each as Brazil won its first title beating World Cup host Sweden 5-2. Photo: AFP
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Brazil team poses for World Cup 1962. Photo: AFP
Brazil team poses for World Cup 1962. Photo: AFP
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The Jules Rimet Cup found by a dog named "Pickles", on 28 March 1966 in a garden in suburban London, is shown to journalists by two Scotland Yard police officers. The cup was given to the captain of the winning soccer team at the end of each World Cup, had been stolen by an unemployed docker during an exhibit. After its recovery, it was kept in a safe place and presented by Queen Elizabeth to English captain Bobby Moore on 11 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London after England defeated Germany 4-2 in extra time to earn its first World title. Photo: AFP
The Jules Rimet Cup found by a dog named "Pickles", on 28 March 1966 in a garden in suburban London, is shown to journalists by two Scotland Yard police officers. The cup was given to the captain of the winning soccer team at the end of each World Cup, had been stolen by an unemployed docker during an exhibit. After its recovery, it was kept in a safe place and presented by Queen Elizabeth to English captain Bobby Moore on 11 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London after England defeated Germany 4-2 in extra time to earn its first World title. Photo: AFP
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Portuguese forward Eusebio (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup first round soccer match against Bulgaria on 17 July 1966 in Manchester. Portugal won 3-0. Photo: AFP
Portuguese forward Eusebio (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup first round soccer match against Bulgaria on 17 July 1966 in Manchester. Portugal won 3-0. Photo: AFP
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North Korean national soccer team players celebrate their upset victory (1-0) over Italy on 19 July 1966 in Middlesbrough at the end of their World Cup first round match. Doo Ik Pak scored the winning goal. Photo: AFP
North Korean national soccer team players celebrate their upset victory (1-0) over Italy on 19 July 1966 in Middlesbrough at the end of their World Cup first round match. Doo Ik Pak scored the winning goal. Photo: AFP
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German defender Wolgang Weber (L) ties the score at 2 on a last minute shot past English defender Norbert Stiles (C) and goalkeeper Gordon Banks (R) as forward Uwe Seeler (2nd L) and defender Bobby Moore (hand raised) look on 30 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London during the World Cup final between the two countries. Photo: Photo: AFP
German defender Wolgang Weber (L) ties the score at 2 on a last minute shot past English defender Norbert Stiles (C) and goalkeeper Gordon Banks (R) as forward Uwe Seeler (2nd L) and defender Bobby Moore (hand raised) look on 30 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London during the World Cup final between the two countries. Photo: Photo: AFP
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The captains of the German and English national soccer teams, Uwe Seeler (L) and Bobby Moore exchange pennants as Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst (C) looks on before the start of the World Cup final on 30 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London. Photo: AFP
The captains of the German and English national soccer teams, Uwe Seeler (L) and Bobby Moore exchange pennants as Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst (C) looks on before the start of the World Cup final on 30 July 1966 at Wembley stadium in London. Photo: AFP
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West German forward Gerhard Müller (R) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the extra time period past English goalkeeper Peter Bonetti (L) in the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against England on 14 June 1970 in Leon. West Germany beat England 3-2 to advance to the semifinals. (At the end of regulation time, the score was tied at 2). Photo: AFP
West German forward Gerhard Müller (R) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the extra time period past English goalkeeper Peter Bonetti (L) in the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against England on 14 June 1970 in Leon. West Germany beat England 3-2 to advance to the semifinals. (At the end of regulation time, the score was tied at 2). Photo: AFP
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Brazilian forward Pele (top) celebrates with his teammates (from L) Tostao, Carlos Alberto and Jairzinho during the World Cup final against Italy on 21 June 1970 in Mexico City. Brazil won 4-1 to capture its third World title after winning in 1958 in Sweden and in 1962 in Chile. Photo: AFP
Brazilian forward Pele (top) celebrates with his teammates (from L) Tostao, Carlos Alberto and Jairzinho during the World Cup final against Italy on 21 June 1970 in Mexico City. Brazil won 4-1 to capture its third World title after winning in 1958 in Sweden and in 1962 in Chile. Photo: AFP
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Thousands of spectators watch the opening ceremony of the 10th FIFA World Cup on 13 June 1974 in Frankfurt. The competition regrouping 16 countries will last until 07 July. Photo: AFP
Thousands of spectators watch the opening ceremony of the 10th FIFA World Cup on 13 June 1974 in Frankfurt. The competition regrouping 16 countries will last until 07 July. Photo: AFP
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Goalkeeper Muamba Kazadi from Zaire punches the ball away from Brazilian forward Jairzinho during the World Cup first round soccer match between Brazil and Zaire on 22 June 1974 in Gelsenkirchen. Jairzinho scored the first goal for his team as Brazil beat Zaire 3-0. (At left is defender Tshimen Buhanga). Photo: AFP
Goalkeeper Muamba Kazadi from Zaire punches the ball away from Brazilian forward Jairzinho during the World Cup first round soccer match between Brazil and Zaire on 22 June 1974 in Gelsenkirchen. Jairzinho scored the first goal for his team as Brazil beat Zaire 3-0. (At left is defender Tshimen Buhanga). Photo: AFP
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East German forward Juergen Sparwasser (L) scores the winning goal past West German defenders Horst Hoettges (C), Berti Vogts (2) and goalkeeper Sepp Maier on 22 June 1974 in Hamburg during the World Cup first round soccer match between the two countries. East Germany beat West Germany 1-0. Photo: AFP
East German forward Juergen Sparwasser (L) scores the winning goal past West German defenders Horst Hoettges (C), Berti Vogts (2) and goalkeeper Sepp Maier on 22 June 1974 in Hamburg during the World Cup first round soccer match between the two countries. East Germany beat West Germany 1-0. Photo: AFP
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Polish forward Grzegorz Lato scores the winning goal as he kicks the ball past Brazilian defenders Alfredo (C) and Francisco Marinho on 06 July 1974 in Munich during their World Cup soccer match for third place. The defending champions were beaten 1-0 by Poland. Photo: AFP
Polish forward Grzegorz Lato scores the winning goal as he kicks the ball past Brazilian defenders Alfredo (C) and Francisco Marinho on 06 July 1974 in Munich during their World Cup soccer match for third place. The defending champions were beaten 1-0 by Poland. Photo: AFP
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Dutch midfielder Johan Neeskens scores the opening goal on a penalty kick as he beats West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier on 07 July 1974 in Munich during the World Cup soccer final. Host West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 to earn its second World Cup title, twenty years after its first win over Hungary (3-2), 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP
Dutch midfielder Johan Neeskens scores the opening goal on a penalty kick as he beats West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier on 07 July 1974 in Munich during the World Cup soccer final. Host West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 to earn its second World Cup title, twenty years after its first win over Hungary (3-2), 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP
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West German defender Paul Breitner ties the score at 1 on a penalty kick as he beats Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed on 07 July 1974 in Munich during the World Cup soccer final. Host West Germany beat The Netherlands 2-1 to earn its second World Cup title, twenty years after its first win over Hungary (3-2), 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP
West German defender Paul Breitner ties the score at 1 on a penalty kick as he beats Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed on 07 July 1974 in Munich during the World Cup soccer final. Host West Germany beat The Netherlands 2-1 to earn its second World Cup title, twenty years after its first win over Hungary (3-2), 04 July 1954 in Bern. Photo: AFP