President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil, 1st term
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2003 in Brazil
Explore 7 historical events and records for Brazil in 2003.
Historical records for Brazil in 2003
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January
Manager
Named manager of Brazil along with Mario Zagallo as assistant director in January 2003, with the goal of defending their World Cup titlte in Germany 2006.
May
Champions League Winner
Dida Silva saved penalties in the shootout as Milan edged Juventus after a goalless final in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Other events (month unknown)
Manager
Scolari takes over as manager of Portugal in 2003 and oversees their preparations as host nation for UEFA Euro 2004
Porto UEFA Cup Final Extra-Time Winner
Scores the decisive extra-time goal as Porto defeat Celtic 3-2 in the 2003 UEFA Cup final under José Mourinho.
Transfer to AC Milan
AC Milan recruits Kaka Leite, formerly of Sao Paulo. Milan signed the young Brazilian creator, whose acceleration and passing would later power a Champions League-winning side.
Transfer to Barcelona
Ronaldinho Gaucho leaves Paris Saint-Germain to take up a new playing role with Barcelona. The Brazilian playmaker chose Barcelona and quickly became the focal point of the club's attacking renewal.
How these records were prepared
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