Original: Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri
In 1970, the Brazilian national team took the field with big dreams and an even bigger challenge: to become the first three-time world champions.
After a harrowing 1966 season, Pelé hesitates to return to the field — but the energetic encouragement of coach João Saldanha may change his mind.
With Saldanha out, the team heads to Mexico for the cup — but neither the heat nor their superstitious new coach cuts them any slack.
Facing a strong, united opponent, Brazil's team must set aside their political differences to stay focused on the game... and keep scoring.
Daring to hope for the finals, Brazil's national team gets cold feet, haunted by memories of a historic Maracanã defeat to Uruguay in 1950.
As the final looms and pressure mounts for Brazil to bring the cup home, the star player isn't in top form — but he's definitely not dead.
