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1999 in Brazil

Explore 5 historical events and records for Brazil in 1999.

Historical records for Brazil in 1999

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January

President of Brazil

Cardoso, Fernando Henrique ยท Brasilia ยท President of Brazil ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed President of Brazil, 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

Ballon d'Or

Rivaldo, Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira ยท Paris ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Wins the Ballon d'Or after outstanding performances for Barcelona.

Giovanni Begins Olympiacos Career

Silva, Giovanni ยท Piraeus ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Giovanni arrives at Olympiacos after playing for Barcelona and brings technical imagination to the Greek champions. His dribbling and finishing soon make him a prominent figure in the club's attack.

Porto Prolific League Campaign

Jardel, Mรกrio ยท Porto ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Leads FC Porto's attack in another Portuguese championship season, using outstanding aerial finishing to become one of the league's most prolific strikers.

World Player Recognition

Rivaldo, Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira ยท Paris ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Becomes Brazil's leading individual football award winner of the year.

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