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2004 in Brazil

Explore 10 historical events and records for Brazil in 2004.

Historical records for Brazil in 2004

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May

Champions League Winner

Gomes, Carlos Alberto ยท Gelsenkirchen ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Carlos Alberto Gomes opened the scoring with an acrobatic first-half finish against Monaco in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.

Gomes Champions League Final Opening Goal

Gomes, Carlos Alberto ยท Gelsenkirchen ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Porto's opening goal in their 3-0 final victory over Monaco.

August

Athens Women's Football Final

Cristiane, Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva ยท Athens ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Wins the first of her two Olympic silver medals.

Olympic Silver Medal

Cristiane, Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva ยท Athens ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Helps Brazil reach the Olympic women's football final.

November

Secretary of State for Defence

Alencar, Jose ยท Secretary of State for Defence ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed Minister of Defence

Other events (month unknown)

Euro 2004

Scolari, Luiz Felipe ยท Sport / Football

In the final Portugal are beaten in a massive 1-0 upset by tournament underdogs Greece

Porto Champions League Final Opener

Gomes, Carlos Alberto ยท Gelsenkirchen ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Opens the scoring against Monaco in the Champions League final, helping FC Porto establish control in a 3-0 victory.

Porto European Final Defensive Contribution

dos Santos Martins, Pedro Emanuel ยท Gelsenkirchen ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Contributes to Porto's defensive depth during its victorious 2003-04 Champions League campaign, which ends with a clean sheet against Monaco.

Premier League Championship

Silva, Gilberto ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Gilberto Silva wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and shields the defence and balances the attacking movement of Arsenal's midfield.

Rivaldo Joins Olympiacos

Ferreira, Rivaldo ยท Piraeus ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Rivaldo signs for Olympiacos after a distinguished career in Spain and Italy. The former Ballon d'Or winner contributes creativity and goal threat during a successful spell in Greek football.

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