The game got off to a bang after Mexico opened the score within 50 seconds. Roberto Alvarado made his way into the box where he attempted a shot but the ball was deflected out. Raul Jimenez got ...

It worked splendidly thanks to Jiménez, who needed only a few minutes to get Mexico on top in the final. “It was crazy,” Giménez said. “We didn’t train it, but we’re soccer players, and we know how to ...

After a loud rendition of Mexico's national anthem, El Tri immediately attacked and then capitalized off a fortunate bounce. Jiménez got the ball to Roberto Alvarado, whose attempt deflected off ...

Mexico 1970’s colorful innovations and historic ... Adidas' iconic Telstar, which would become the universally accepted soccer ball visage, made its debut at the 1970 World Cup.