De Lane Lea

One late Saturday night In Los Angeles a phone call embroils two couples in an uncanny stalking match over a mutual object of desire, a rare bacon and egg Swatch watch.

The 1970 finals saw the emergence of probably the greatest team the world has ever seen, in the all-conquering form of Brazil. Pelé was playing in his last finals and his touch, vision and goal prowess combined with Jairzinho's amazing feat of scoring in every round, propelled the Brazilians to an irresistible 4-1 final victory over an overwhelmed Italy.