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England v FIFA Rest of the World Team at Wembley. Flying header from Bobby Smith as
England v FIFA Rest of the World Team at Wembley.
Flying header from Bobby Smith as Denis Law looks on.
England won 2 - 1.
England v Rest of the World was a 1963 association football match held at the Wembley Stadium in London. It was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of The Football Association and was the first time a world team played against a single nation.
Picture taken 23rd October 1963
Monte Fresco
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
Media ID 21788809
© Mirrorpix
Denis Law Flying Header Soccer Wembley Wembley Stadium 1963 Fifa
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This print takes us back to a historic moment in football history. It captures the intense match between England and the FIFA Rest of the World Team at Wembley Stadium on October 23,1963. The image freezes time as Bobby Smith soars through the air, executing a remarkable flying header while Denis Law watches in awe. The significance of this match cannot be understated. Dedicated to celebrating The Football Association's centenary, it marked the first-ever encounter between a world team and a single nation. As tensions ran high, both teams fought fiercely for victory on that hallowed ground. In this particular instance, England emerged triumphant with a final scoreline of 2-1. This iconic photograph immortalizes one of their goals - an extraordinary display of skill by Bobby Smith that left spectators breathless. Transporting us back to the swinging sixties, this picture encapsulates not only the excitement surrounding international football but also serves as a testament to Wembley Stadium's rich sporting heritage. Monte Fresco expertly captured this unforgettable moment in time with his lens, allowing us to relive and appreciate an era when legends like Bobby Smith and Denis Law graced the pitch. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded once again why football is more than just a game; it is an enduring source of passion and pride for nations around the world.
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