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1996 in Brazil

Explore 6 historical events and records for Brazil in 1996.

Historical records for Brazil in 1996

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October

Compostela Solo Goal

Ronaldo, Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima · Santiago de Compostela · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores a celebrated solo goal after running from inside his own half against Compostela.

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Barcelona Transfer

Nazario, Ronaldo · Barcelona · Forward · Sport / Football

Joins Barcelona from PSV Eindhoven and begins a prolific single season with the club.

Brazilian Forward in Paris Attack

Araújo, Leonardo · Paris · Forward · Sport / Football

Leonardo represented Paris Saint-Germain in the mid-1990s, adding Brazilian international technique and attacking intelligence to the team.

Paris European Trophy Attacking Leader

Souza Vieira de Oliveira, Raí · Brussels · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Raí supplied experienced attacking organisation during Paris Saint-Germain's successful Cup Winners' Cup final against Rapid Vienna.

Transfer

Lima, Ronaldo Luis Nazrio de · Sport / Football

Attracts the attention of Barcelona through the interest of Sir Bobby Robson, Barcelonas manager

Transfer to Real Madrid

da Silva Rocha, Roberto Carlos · Madrid · Defender · Sport / Football

Real Madrid recruits Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, formerly of Inter Milan. The attacking left-back made Spain his long-term home after a single season in Italy.

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