Carlos First Champions League Title
Starts at left-back as Real Madrid defeat Juventus to reclaim Europe's leading club trophy.
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1998 in Brazil
Explore 13 historical events and records for Brazil in 1998.
Historical records for Brazil in 1998
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Penalty Saves Against Netherlands
Sends Brazil into a second consecutive World Cup final.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Cafu Evangelista
Cafu played on Brazil’s right flank in a second straight World Cup final appearance, although France emerged as comfortable winners.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos started at left-back for Brazil but faced a French team that struck twice before half-time.
1998 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball as the tournament's outstanding player.
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French Cup Final Against Lens
Raí scored in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 French Cup final victory over Lens, helping the team secure another major domestic trophy.
Golden Bear for Central Station
The film Central Station, directed by Walter Salles, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1998 Berlin International Film Festival.
International Caps
Plays in Brazil's 1998 World Cup final and creates attacking opportunities during the team's run through the knockout stage.
International Caps
Starts the 1998 World Cup final for Brazil after scoring four goals during the tournament's earlier rounds.
Pelé Law Sports Governance Debate
Legislation popularly associated with Pelé altered aspects of players' contractual freedom and administration in Brazilian football.
World Cup
When coaching Saudi Arabia at the 1998 World Cup in France is fired after two matches, one of two managers to be sacked during the tournament.
World Cup
Captains Brazil once more to the final where they lose to France.
Zagallo Reaches World Cup Final Against France
Mário Zagallo coached Brazil to another World Cup final, where host nation France won three nil.
How these records were prepared
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