World Cup memories in colour

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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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South Korean players run towards supporters after winning their quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan in Gwangju on 22 June 2002. South Korea beat Spain during the penalty shootout and will meet Germany in the semifinal match on June 25 in Seoul. Photo: AFP
South Korean players run towards supporters after winning their quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan in Gwangju on 22 June 2002. South Korea beat Spain during the penalty shootout and will meet Germany in the semifinal match on June 25 in Seoul. Photo: AFP
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Zinedine Zidane of France lays on the ground after falling on 11 June 2002 at the Incheon Munhak Stadium in Incheon, during first round Group A action between Denmark and France in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. Photo: AFP
Zinedine Zidane of France lays on the ground after falling on 11 June 2002 at the Incheon Munhak Stadium in Incheon, during first round Group A action between Denmark and France in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. Photo: AFP
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English midfielder David Beckham (R) scores a goal in front of Argentinian goalkeeper Pablo Cavallero during the Group F first round match Argentina/England of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan on 07 June 2001 at Sapporo Dome Stadium. Photo: AFP
English midfielder David Beckham (R) scores a goal in front of Argentinian goalkeeper Pablo Cavallero during the Group F first round match Argentina/England of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan on 07 June 2001 at Sapporo Dome Stadium. Photo: AFP
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas dives as South Korean defender Hong Myung-bo (L) scores the winning goal during the quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan in Gwangju on 22 June 2002. South Korea beat Spain during the penalty shootout and will meet Germany in the semifinal match on June 25 in Seoul. Photo: AFP
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas dives as South Korean defender Hong Myung-bo (L) scores the winning goal during the quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan in Gwangju on 22 June 2002. South Korea beat Spain during the penalty shootout and will meet Germany in the semifinal match on June 25 in Seoul. Photo: AFP
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French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (L) gestures after head butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on 09 July 2006. Photo: AFP
French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (L) gestures after head butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on 09 July 2006. Photo: AFP
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Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (C) celebrates with the trophy after the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France on 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. Italy won the 2006 football World Cup by defeating France on penalties. Photo: AFP
Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (C) celebrates with the trophy after the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France on 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. Italy won the 2006 football World Cup by defeating France on penalties. Photo: AFP
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Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (L) controls the ball in front of Czech midfielder Jaroslav Plasil (R) during the World Cup 2006 group E football game Czech Republic vs. Italy on 22 June 2006 at Hamburg stadium. Photo: AFP
Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (L) controls the ball in front of Czech midfielder Jaroslav Plasil (R) during the World Cup 2006 group E football game Czech Republic vs. Italy on 22 June 2006 at Hamburg stadium. Photo: AFP
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French midfielder Zinedine Zidane leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the extra time of the FIFA 2006 World Cup final football match between France and Italy at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on 09 July 2006. Photo: AFP
French midfielder Zinedine Zidane leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the extra time of the FIFA 2006 World Cup final football match between France and Italy at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on 09 July 2006. Photo: AFP
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German forward Miroslav Klose (R) celebrates next to forward Lukas Podolski after scoring to tie the score at 1 at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on 30 June 2006, during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Germany and Argentina. Photo: AFP
German forward Miroslav Klose (R) celebrates next to forward Lukas Podolski after scoring to tie the score at 1 at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on 30 June 2006, during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Germany and Argentina. Photo: AFP
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Thousands of supporters of the German team watch the beginning of the Fifa World Cup quarter-final match Germany vs Argentina on a giant screen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Photo: AFP
Thousands of supporters of the German team watch the beginning of the Fifa World Cup quarter-final match Germany vs Argentina on a giant screen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Photo: AFP
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Argentinian fans throw rolls of paper all over the stadium as they wait for the start of the World Cup final between Argentina and the Netherlands on 25 June 1978 in Buenos Aires. Photo: AFP
Argentinian fans throw rolls of paper all over the stadium as they wait for the start of the World Cup final between Argentina and the Netherlands on 25 June 1978 in Buenos Aires. Photo: AFP
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Peruvian midfielder Teofilo Cubillas (C) tries to control the ball surrounded by Polish forward Andrzej Szarmach (2nd R) and his teammates on 18 June 1974 in Mendoza during the World Cup soccer match between Poland and Peru. Poland beat Peru 1-0 on a goal by Szarmach. Photo: AFP
Peruvian midfielder Teofilo Cubillas (C) tries to control the ball surrounded by Polish forward Andrzej Szarmach (2nd R) and his teammates on 18 June 1974 in Mendoza during the World Cup soccer match between Poland and Peru. Poland beat Peru 1-0 on a goal by Szarmach. Photo: AFP
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Argentinian midfielder Mario Kempes (L), who just scored his second goal, and forward Daniel Bertoni celebrate in front of Dutch defenders Wim Suurbier (on ground) and Ruud Krol on 25 June 1978 in Buenos Aires, during the extra time period of the World Cup soccer final. Kempes gave Argentina a 2-1 lead and Bertoni later scored a third goal to give Argentina its first-ever title with a 3-1 victory over the Netherlands. Photo: AFP
Argentinian midfielder Mario Kempes (L), who just scored his second goal, and forward Daniel Bertoni celebrate in front of Dutch defenders Wim Suurbier (on ground) and Ruud Krol on 25 June 1978 in Buenos Aires, during the extra time period of the World Cup soccer final. Kempes gave Argentina a 2-1 lead and Bertoni later scored a third goal to give Argentina its first-ever title with a 3-1 victory over the Netherlands. Photo: AFP
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Belgian forward Erwin Vandenbergh (R) kicks the ball past Argentinian goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol to score a goal on 13 June 1982 in Barcelona during the World Cup opening soccer match between Argentina and Belgium. The defending champions were upset by Belgium 1-0. Photo: AFP
Belgian forward Erwin Vandenbergh (R) kicks the ball past Argentinian goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol to score a goal on 13 June 1982 in Barcelona during the World Cup opening soccer match between Argentina and Belgium. The defending champions were upset by Belgium 1-0. Photo: AFP
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Algerian forward Salah Assad (L) scores his second goal as Chilean defender Rodolfo Dubo (L, on ground) and goalkeeper Mario Osben watch the ball go into the net on 24 June 1982 in Oviedo during the World Cup first round soccer match between Algeria and Chile. Algeria beat Chile 3-2. Photo: AFP
Algerian forward Salah Assad (L) scores his second goal as Chilean defender Rodolfo Dubo (L, on ground) and goalkeeper Mario Osben watch the ball go into the net on 24 June 1982 in Oviedo during the World Cup first round soccer match between Algeria and Chile. Algeria beat Chile 3-2. Photo: AFP
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Brazilian midfielder Falcao (R) kicks the ball away from Argentinian forward Diego Maradona during their World Cup second round soccer match on 02 July 1982 in Barcelona. Brazil beat Argentina 3-1. Photo: AFP
Brazilian midfielder Falcao (R) kicks the ball away from Argentinian forward Diego Maradona during their World Cup second round soccer match on 02 July 1982 in Barcelona. Brazil beat Argentina 3-1. Photo: AFP
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Italian forward Paolo Rossi jubilates after scoring the first goal for his team during the World Cup semifinal soccer match against Poland on 08 July 1982 in Barcelona. Rossi scored another goal as Italy defeated Poland 2-0 to advance to the final. Photo: AFP
Italian forward Paolo Rossi jubilates after scoring the first goal for his team during the World Cup semifinal soccer match against Poland on 08 July 1982 in Barcelona. Rossi scored another goal as Italy defeated Poland 2-0 to advance to the final. Photo: AFP
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French captain and midfielder Michel Platini gets up slowly after being tackled during the World Cup semifinal match between France and West Germany on 08 July 1982 in Seville. West. Germany beat France in the penalty shootout at the end of extra time after both teams were tied at 3 (1-1 at the end of regulation time). Photo: AFP
French captain and midfielder Michel Platini gets up slowly after being tackled during the World Cup semifinal match between France and West Germany on 08 July 1982 in Seville. West. Germany beat France in the penalty shootout at the end of extra time after both teams were tied at 3 (1-1 at the end of regulation time). Photo: AFP
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West German forward Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (C, right) scores the second goal for his team despite pressure from French defender Gerard Janvion and goalkeeper Jean-Luc Ettori during their World Cup semifinal soccer match on 08 July 1982 in Sevilla. West Germany beat France 5-4 on penalty kicks in the penalty shootout after the two teams were tied at 1 at the end of regulation time and at 3 at the end of the extra time period. Photo: AFP
West German forward Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (C, right) scores the second goal for his team despite pressure from French defender Gerard Janvion and goalkeeper Jean-Luc Ettori during their World Cup semifinal soccer match on 08 July 1982 in Sevilla. West Germany beat France 5-4 on penalty kicks in the penalty shootout after the two teams were tied at 1 at the end of regulation time and at 3 at the end of the extra time period. Photo: AFP
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A Mexican fan waves a sombrero as he waits with thousands of fans for the start of the opening ceremony of the 13th World Cup on 30 June 1986 at the Aztec stadium in Mexico City. 24 teams are participating in the competition scheduled from 31 May to 29 June. Photo: AFP
A Mexican fan waves a sombrero as he waits with thousands of fans for the start of the opening ceremony of the 13th World Cup on 30 June 1986 at the Aztec stadium in Mexico City. 24 teams are participating in the competition scheduled from 31 May to 29 June. Photo: AFP
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Moroccan midfielder Abdelmajid Dolmy (L) collides with Portuguese Magalhaes as he goes for the ball on 11 June 1986 in Guadalaraja during the World Cup first round soccer match between Morocco and Portugal. Morocco beat Portugal 3-1. Photo: AFP
Moroccan midfielder Abdelmajid Dolmy (L) collides with Portuguese Magalhaes as he goes for the ball on 11 June 1986 in Guadalaraja during the World Cup first round soccer match between Morocco and Portugal. Morocco beat Portugal 3-1. Photo: AFP
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Spanish forward Emilio Butragueno (C) celebrates after scoring a goal past Danish goalkeeper Lars Hogh (R) during the World Cup second round soccer match between Denmark and Spain 18 June 1986 in Queretaro. Butragueno scored four goals as Denmark beat Spain 5-1. Photo: AFP
Spanish forward Emilio Butragueno (C) celebrates after scoring a goal past Danish goalkeeper Lars Hogh (R) during the World Cup second round soccer match between Denmark and Spain 18 June 1986 in Queretaro. Butragueno scored four goals as Denmark beat Spain 5-1. Photo: AFP
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French midfielder Luis Fernandez scores the winning penalty kick in the shootout period as Brazilian goalkeeper Gallo Carlos is caught wrongfooted during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Brazil 21 June 1986 in Guadalaraja. France beat Brazil 4-3 on penalty kicks at the end of the extra time period to advance to the semifinals. (The score was 1-1 at the end of regulation). Photo: AFP
French midfielder Luis Fernandez scores the winning penalty kick in the shootout period as Brazilian goalkeeper Gallo Carlos is caught wrongfooted during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Brazil 21 June 1986 in Guadalaraja. France beat Brazil 4-3 on penalty kicks at the end of the extra time period to advance to the semifinals. (The score was 1-1 at the end of regulation). Photo: AFP
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Argentinian forward Diego Armando Maradona runs past English defender Terry Butcher (L) on his way to dribbling goalkeeper Peter Shilton (R) and scoring his second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England 22 June 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. Photo: AFP
Argentinian forward Diego Armando Maradona runs past English defender Terry Butcher (L) on his way to dribbling goalkeeper Peter Shilton (R) and scoring his second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England 22 June 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. Photo: AFP
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French midfielder Michel Platini reacts after West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher stopped a shot on 25 June 1986 in Guadalaraja during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the two countries. West Germany advanced to the final with a 2-0 victory. Photo: AFP
French midfielder Michel Platini reacts after West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher stopped a shot on 25 June 1986 in Guadalaraja during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the two countries. West Germany advanced to the final with a 2-0 victory. Photo: AFP
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Argentinian midfielder Jorge Burruchaga (R) beats West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher to score the winning goal during the World Cup final between Argentina and West Germany on 29 June 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 to earn its second World title after 1978. (In the middle, Hans Peter Briegel). Photo: AFP
Argentinian midfielder Jorge Burruchaga (R) beats West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher to score the winning goal during the World Cup final between Argentina and West Germany on 29 June 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina beat West Germany 3-2 to earn its second World title after 1978. (In the middle, Hans Peter Briegel). Photo: AFP
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Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea celebrates after stopping the penalty kick of Italian Roberto Donadoni (on ground) during the penalty shootout of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Italy on 03 July 1990 in Naples. Argentina advanced to the final with a 4-3 victory on penalty kicks after the two teams were tied at 1 at the end of extra time. Photo: AFP
Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea celebrates after stopping the penalty kick of Italian Roberto Donadoni (on ground) during the penalty shootout of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Italy on 03 July 1990 in Naples. Argentina advanced to the final with a 4-3 victory on penalty kicks after the two teams were tied at 1 at the end of extra time. Photo: AFP
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Balloons are released at the start of the opening ceremonies for the 15th World Cup on 17 June 1994 at Soldier Field in Chicago. West Germany will face Bolivia in the opening soccer match following the ceremonies. Photo: AFP
Balloons are released at the start of the opening ceremonies for the 15th World Cup on 17 June 1994 at Soldier Field in Chicago. West Germany will face Bolivia in the opening soccer match following the ceremonies. Photo: AFP
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Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy, flanked by Ronaldao (L) and captain Dunga, after Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 in the shoot-out session (0-0 after extra time) at the end of the World Cup final on 17 July 1994 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Italian Roberto Baggio missed his penalty kick to give Brazil its fourth World Cup title after 1958, 1962 and 1970. Photo: AFP
Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy, flanked by Ronaldao (L) and captain Dunga, after Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 in the shoot-out session (0-0 after extra time) at the end of the World Cup final on 17 July 1994 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Italian Roberto Baggio missed his penalty kick to give Brazil its fourth World Cup title after 1958, 1962 and 1970. Photo: AFP
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Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona is surrounded by journalists 30 June 1994 in Dallas, after learning that he tested positive in a drug test following the Soccer World Cup match between Argentina and Nigeria. Maradona was dropped from the Argentinian squad and later expelled from the World Cup by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Photo: AFP
Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona is surrounded by journalists 30 June 1994 in Dallas, after learning that he tested positive in a drug test following the Soccer World Cup match between Argentina and Nigeria. Maradona was dropped from the Argentinian squad and later expelled from the World Cup by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Photo: AFP
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Brazilian forward Bebeto (C) watches his shot go past US defender Alexi Lalas (R) and goalkeeper Tony Meola for a goal during their Soccer World Cup game 04 July 1994 at Sanford stadium in San Francisco. Brazil beat the US 1-0. Photo: AFP
Brazilian forward Bebeto (C) watches his shot go past US defender Alexi Lalas (R) and goalkeeper Tony Meola for a goal during their Soccer World Cup game 04 July 1994 at Sanford stadium in San Francisco. Brazil beat the US 1-0. Photo: AFP
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Brazilian forward Romario celebrates after scoring a goal as Dutch goalkeeper Ed De Goej (R) reacts 09 July 1994 in Dallas during their World Cup quarterfinal soccer match. Brazil won 3-2 to advance to the semifinals. (At left is Dutch Stan Valckx). Photo: AFP
Brazilian forward Romario celebrates after scoring a goal as Dutch goalkeeper Ed De Goej (R) reacts 09 July 1994 in Dallas during their World Cup quarterfinal soccer match. Brazil won 3-2 to advance to the semifinals. (At left is Dutch Stan Valckx). Photo: AFP
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Diego Maradona kisses on World Cup trophy in 1986. Photo: AFP
Diego Maradona kisses on World Cup trophy in 1986. Photo: AFP