About If You Know Your History: A Podcast of Remarkable Football Stories
If You Know Your History is a football history podcast where broadcasters Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the fascinating connections between football, history, and pop culture. Legendary stories and surprising facts come to life in this podcast, which features deep dives, great chat, and plenty of the beautiful game’s untold tales.
The Greatest World Cup Final Ever? Brazil's Masterpiece in Mexico '70
The Mexico '70 story reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Jonny and Mark relive Brazil's stunning 4-1 victory over Italy, the match that crowned Pelé's greatest team and produced what many believe is the greatest team goal in football history.They also uncover the remarkable story of FIFA founder Jules Rimet, how the World Cup trophy came to bear his name, and the extraordinary mystery of how the famous trophy was later stolen and melted down.The perfect ending to our four-part journey through the greatest World Cup ever.
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24 Jun 2026
Mexico ’70: How England Blew the 1970 World Cup
England arrived in Mexico as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but a dramatic collapse against West Germany changed football history. Jonny and Mark explore the infamous quarter-final, Gordon Banks’ illness, Bobby Charlton’s substitution, and the fallout that followed. Plus, the legendary Italy vs West Germany semi-final — the "Game of the Century" — and how Mexico ’70 delivered some of the greatest moments football has ever seen.
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17 Jun 2026
Mexico 1970 PT2: The World Cup That Changed Football Forever
The World Cup finally kicks off in Mexico 1970 — and football is never the same again. In the second part of this deep dive, Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore why this tournament is still regarded as the greatest World Cup ever. From Pele's Brazil and Gordon Banks' miraculous save to Bobby Moore's Colombian controversy and England's status as world champions, this is the story of the tournament that defined modern football. Featuring the greatest team, the greatest save, and some of the most iconic moments the game has ever seen
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