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Brazil in 1997

Historical records for Brazil in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
9Events
5Named people
5Places
2Categories

Historical records

May

13 May 1997First OPCW Director-General AppointedJosé Mauricio Bustani

The Hague · Warfare / United Nations

Is appointed the first Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

14 May 1997Cup Winners Cup Final GoalRonaldo Luis Nazario de Lima Ronaldo

Rotterdam · Sport / Football

Scores the penalty that gives Barcelona victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the European final.

June

3 June 1997Free Kick Against FranceRoberto Carlos da Silva Rocha Roberto Carlos

Lyon · Sport / Football

Scores a spectacular bending free kick against France.

3 June 1997Tournoi de France GoalRoberto Carlos da Silva Rocha Roberto Carlos

Lyon · Sport / Football

Produces one of international football's most famous set-piece goals.

Other Events

1997Ballon d'OrRonaldo Luis Nazario de Lima Ronaldo

Paris · Sport / Football

Wins the Ballon d'Or after starring for Barcelona and Inter.

1997Barcelona TransferRivaldo Ferreira

Barcelona · Sport / Football

Joins Barcelona from Deportivo La Coruna and becomes one of the club's leading attacking players.

1997European Footballer of the YearRonaldo Luis Nazrio de Lima

Sport / Football

Ronaldo wins Ballon dOr as the European Footballer of the Year

1997European Footballer RecognitionRonaldo Luis Nazario de Lima Ronaldo

Paris · Sport / Football

Becomes the youngest recipient of the award at that time.

1997TransferRonaldo Luis Nazrio de Lima

Sport / Football

Signs for Internazionale for a world record fee

Names involved

José Mauricio BustaniRivaldo FerreiraRoberto Carlos da Silva Rocha Roberto CarlosRonaldo Luis Nazario de Lima RonaldoRonaldo Luis Nazrio de Lima

Places involved

BarcelonaLyonParisRotterdamThe Hague

Provenance

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