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2002 in Brazil
Explore 37 historical events and records for Brazil in 2002.
Historical records for Brazil in 2002
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May
Champions League Final Equaliser
Heads Bayer Leverkusen level against Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Bundesliga Leading Scorer
Finishes the Bundesliga campaign as joint top scorer with 18 league goals while helping Borussia Dortmund claim the championship.
June
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 2-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
World Cup Goal Against England
Scores a long-range free kick over goalkeeper David Seaman.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Edmílson Gomes
Edmílson helped Brazil maintain a stable defensive structure while Ronaldo scored the goals that defeated Germany.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva anchored Brazil’s midfield throughout the final and gave the forwards freedom to attack Germany.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Rivaldo Ferreira
Rivaldo’s powerful shot was parried before Ronaldo scored Brazil’s opening goal against Germany in the final.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Ronaldinho Gaúcho
Ronaldinho featured in Brazil’s creative attacking trio as the team defeated Germany 2–0 to claim a fifth world championship.
Brazil Left-Back Champion
Provides attacking width throughout the undefeated championship campaign.
Brazil World Champion
Combines effectively with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho throughout the tournament.
Five World Cup Goals
Scores five goals during Brazil's victorious World Cup campaign.
Golden Boot Winner
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with eight goals.
Third Consecutive World Cup Final
Becomes the first player appearing in three consecutive World Cup finals.
World Cup Captain
Captains Brazil to victory over Germany in the final.
World Cup Final Goals
Scores both goals as Brazil defeat Germany in the final.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil defeat Germany in the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Cafu captains Brazil to a 2-0 final victory over Germany and becomes the first player to feature in three consecutive men's World Cup finals.
World Cup Winner
Edmílson starts in Brazil’s three-man defence during the 2002 title match. His calm distribution helps build play while Germany attempts to press the South Americans.
World Cup Winner
Júnior provides versatile defensive cover for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup squad. He also gets onto the scoresheet earlier in the competition before celebrating the final victory over Germany.
World Cup Winner
Roque Júnior remains an important central defender as Brazil wins all seven matches at the 2002 World Cup. His vigilance helps Germany find no breakthrough in the final.
World Cup Winner
Kléberson adds energy and passing combinations from midfield as Brazil defeat Germany in 2002. His involvement helps the team create chances for Ronaldo in the second half.
World Cup Winner
Lúcio brings power and confidence to Brazil’s central defence in the 2002 final. His physical contests against the German forwards contribute to a 2-0 victory in Yokohama.
World Cup Winner
Goalkeeper Marcos denies Germany during the 2002 final and preserves the clean sheet that accompanies Brazil's fifth world championship.
World Cup Winner
Rivaldo's powerful shot forces Germany's goalkeeper to spill the ball, allowing Ronaldo to open the scoring for Brazil in Yokohama.
World Cup Winner
Ronaldinho plays a major creative role in Brazil’s route to the 2002 final, including a memorable free kick against England. He starts against Germany as Brazil wins its fifth world title.
World Cup Winner
Ronaldo scores both Brazilian goals in the 2002 final and finishes the competition with eight goals after returning from serious injury problems.
World Cup Winner
Luiz Felipe Scolari coaches Brazil to victory in all seven matches of the 2002 World Cup, culminating in the defeat of Germany.
World Cup Winner
Gilberto Silva supplies relentless defensive running in Brazil’s midfield throughout the 2002 competition. He starts the final against Germany and provides the platform for the attacking stars.
World Cup
Manages the Brazilian side who win the World Cup.
August
European Super Cup Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in a 3-1 European Super Cup victory over Feyenoord.
September
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
December
Intercontinental Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal against Olimpia as Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup.
Other events (month unknown)
Election
Elected President of Brazil
Roberto Carlos Helps Madrid Defeat Feyenoord
Roberto Carlos featured for Real Madrid as the European champions beat Feyenoord three one to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Transfer
Signs for Real Madrid for 39 million euros, his jersey sales break all records on the first day
How these records were prepared
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