Pele, on October 23, 1940, Brazil’s a very poor family in the city of Três Corações, Dondinho and Celeste Nascimento couple of kids came into the world. As a former football player, but quit football due to a leg fracture in the case of the father, who began playing soccer when he was little Pele’s first team, was Atletic Bauru…More Pele Biography
Brazil 2 – 1 West Germany 1963 Friendly Video
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (born 22 September 1976), commonly known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Corinthians. Ronaldo was one of the most prolific scorers in the world in the 1990s and the early 2000s. He won his first Ballon d’Or as the European Footballer of the Year in 1997 and again won the award in 2002. Additionally, he is one of only two men to have won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times, along with French footballer Zinedine Zidane. In 2007, he was named as one of the best starting eleven of all-time by France Football and was named to the FIFA 100, a list of the greatest footballers compiled by fellow countryman Pelé. In 2010, he was voted Goal.com’s ‘Player of the Decade’ in an online poll, gathering 43.63% of all votes and was also included as Centre Forward in the ‘Team of the Decade’.On February 23, 2010, Ronaldo announced that he will retire after the 2011 season, signing a two-year contract extension with the Corinthians at the same time.
Ronaldo has played for Brazil in 97 international matches, amassing 62 goals. He was a part of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994, and 2002 World Cups. During the 2006 World Cup, Ronaldo became the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup with his fifteenth goal, surpassing Gerd Müller’s previous record of 14.
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Full name: Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima
Date of birth: 22 September 1976
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 1.83 m
Playing position: Striker
France 1998: After a great deal of waiting, host nation France were rewarded for their patience and lifted football’s most coveted prize. Galvanised by the incredible talent of Zinedine Zidane, Les Bleus defeated Brazil in the final at Stade de France.
FRANCE – BRAZIL FINAL WORLD CUP 1998
USA 1994: The United States held its first World Cup and a tournament of record crowds witnessed Brazil’s march to glory at the expense of Italy. Roberto Baggio shone for the Azzurri but his tournament ended with an infamous blast over the bar in the first ever final penalty shoot-out.
FIFA World Cup 1994 USA Final Brazil vs Italy
Mexico 1970: Brazil were crowned world champions for a third time. A highlight on their route to glory was Carlos Alberto’s thumping strike that finished off a quite beautiful passing move versus the Italians.
Mexico 1970 World Cup Final: Brazil 4 -1 Italy
Chile 1962: Holders Brazil suffered an apparent blow early in the tournament when Pele sustained an injury. However, this was to be Garrincha’s tournament. The genius attacker, playing in an unorthodox-for-the-time 4-3-3 formation, inspired success as Brazil marched to the final to defeat Czechoslovakia.
World Cup 1962 Final – Brazil 3 – 1 Czechoslovakia
Sweden 1958: At Sweden, Brazil won the world title for the first time – and Pele showed his class on the grandest of stages. Seventeen-years-old at the time, Pele contributed to his country’s attacking zeal that landed them glory. The striker netted six goals during the tournament, including a brace in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the final.
World Cup 1958 Final – Sweden 2 – 5 Brazil
Brazil 1950: This was the first World Cup since the end of the second world war. England were present for the first time after winning the British Home Championship but their participation proved a damp squib. Uruguay were the eventual winners as they defeated hosts Brazil in the final.
World Cup 1950 Final – Brazil 1 – 2 Uruguay
1950 Brazil World Cup group match at the final instead of only one match was played in the format. Despite this, the owner of the Cup final match played between Brazil and Uruguay were determined.
While 174 000 people should be giant Maracana stadium, this figure was 200 000 according to some witnesses, and rarely as a World Cup match can be viewed.
World War II because of the reputation and validity of 12 years in Brazil is discussed trophies back to life. Enough to receive the Cup of Brazil, while a draw, Uruguay seeks to take the trophy to the museum was the second time.
79. per minute and Julio Perez, Uruguay Ghiggia sent their collaboration with the ball and networks brought the cup to the country. Brazilian fans filled the stadium and event officials were amazed. Staff forget to give the trophy, while the Brazilian national team after that day did not wear a white shirt …
Brazil 1 – 2 Uruguay World Cup 1950 Final Video
Dante Bonfim da Costa Santos
Career: He was a regular player for Standard de Liège in the 2007-08 season in their championship-winning campaign, making 33 appearances in the league. The club only conceded 19 goals in 34 matches. His position is left back.
Dante Bonfim da Costa Santos Video