First OPCW Director-General Appointed
Is appointed the first Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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1997 in Brazil
Explore 10 historical events and records for Brazil in 1997.
Historical records for Brazil in 1997
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May
Cup Winners Cup Final Goal
Scores the penalty that gives Barcelona victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the European final.
June
Free Kick Against France
Scores a spectacular bending free kick against France.
Tournoi de France Goal
Produces one of international football's most famous set-piece goals.
Other events (month unknown)
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after starring for Barcelona and Inter.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Deportivo La Coruna and becomes one of the club's leading attacking players.
European Footballer of the Year
Ronaldo wins Ballon dOr as the European Footballer of the Year
European Footballer Recognition
Becomes the youngest recipient of the award at that time.
Transfer
Signs for Internazionale for a world record fee
Zagallo Guides Brazil to Copa America
Mário Zagallo coached Brazil to the Copa América title in Bolivia, reinforcing the squad's status as a world football power.
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