Former footballer Jimmy Greaves had an unfortunate meeting with a dog who ran onto the pitch during a World Cup match.
The football icon went onto play for England in the 1962 World Cup – and got more than he bargained for on the pitch.
Speaking to FIFA before his death, he remembered how he got down onto his hands and knees and called the over.
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Jimmy, who sadly died on Sunday, aged 81, was given the run around by the pitch invader when England played Brazil in World Cup quarter-finals.
He began his professional career at Chelsea in 1957 before joining Tottenham Hotspurs in December 1961.
Fans might remember when a black dog ran onto the pitch and darted past England goalkeeper Ron Springett.
Jimmy decided to take matters into his own hands and managed to capture the dog to continue the game - but he instantly regretted this decision.
Explaining the experience, Jimmy told FIFA : "The referee had stopped the game and no-one could get hold of this dog.
“I got down on my hands and knees, being a dog a lover anyway, and called it over.
"It got a massive cheer and I picked the dog up and cuddled him. But as I cuddled him, he peed all down my shirt!
“You never had changed strips in those days, you just had the one shirt, so I had to play on with it.
"I smelt so bad, it was awful. But at least it meant the Brazilian defenders stayed clear of me!”
The match ended with Brazil defending their World Cup title for a second year after securing a 3-1 win over England.
And having captured the nations heart, the dog was taken to Brazil and raffled amongst the victorious Brazilian squad.
Mané Garrincha, who was crowned the tournament’s star player, won the draw and named the dog Bi, short for 'bicampeonato' - a nod to Brazil’s second successive world title.
The dog was taken to Garrincha's beloved village of Pau Grande to live out his days alongside the sporting superstar.
Following Sunday’s news, tributes to Jimmy have poured in from fans who have praised his football talents.
Former Spurs striker Gary Lineker said on Twitter: "Quite possibly the greatest striker this country has ever produced.
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"A truly magnificent footballer who was at home both in the box and on the box. A charismatic, knowledgeable, witty and warm man."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson added: "Sad to hear the news about Jimmy Greaves. He will be remembered as a goalscoring legend and one of the greats of English football."
England captain Harry Kane, who is Spurs' second highest goalscorer of all time second, behind Greaves, said he was a "true legend".
A statement from his former team, Tottenham, read: "We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen.
