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Every era shines, but give me the Beatles, Brazil, Ali and the 60s

Brazilian forward Garrincha dribbling past Welsh defender Mel Hopkins in the World Cup quarter-final on June 19, 1958 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals with a 1-0 victory through Pele, then only 17. They also won the final and
Brazilian forward Garrincha dribbling past Welsh defender Mel Hopkins in the World Cup quarter-final on June 19, 1958 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals with a 1-0 victory through Pele, then only 17. They also won the final and retained their title in 1962. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 05, 2020, with the headline Every era shines, but give me the Beatles, Brazil, Ali and the 60s. Subscribe