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2007 in Brazil

Explore 20 historical events and records for Brazil in 2007.

Historical records for Brazil in 2007

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January

President of Brazil

Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula da ยท Brasilia ยท President of Brazil ยท Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed President of Brazil, 2nd term

February

Death of Jose Carlos Bauer

Bauer, Jose Carlos ยท Sport / Football

Death of Jose Carlos Bauer, Brazilian World Cup footballer.

May

UEFA Cup Final Late Equaliser

Domingos, Jonatas ยท Glasgow ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Espanyol's late extra-time equaliser to force a penalty shoot-out.

UEFA Cup Final Opening Goal

Correia, Adriano ยท Glasgow ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Scores Sevilla's opening goal against Espanyol in the UEFA Cup final.

Champions League Victory

Kaka, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite ยท Athens ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Wins the Champions League with Milan against Liverpool.

Milan European Champion

Kaka, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite ยท Athens ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Finishes as the competition's leading scorer with ten goals.

June

Golden Boot UEFA Champions League

dos Santos, Kaka ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Collects the UEFA Champions League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 10 goals for AC Milan. The award recognises driving Milan towards their Champions League triumph with crucial knockout goals.

July

Brazil Defeats Argentina

Dunga, Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri ยท Maracaibo ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Wins his first major tournament as national-team manager.

Brazil Victory Against Argentina

Dani Alves, Daniel Alves da Silva ยท Maracaibo ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Helps complete a decisive victory over Argentina.

Copa America Final Goal

Dani Alves, Daniel Alves da Silva ยท Maracaibo ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Scores Brazil's third goal in the Copa America final.

Copa America Victory

Dunga, Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri ยท Maracaibo ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Manages Brazil to a three-goal victory over Argentina.

December

Ballon d'Or

Kaka, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite ยท Paris ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Wins the Ballon d'Or after leading Milan in Europe.

World Player Recognition

Kaka, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite ยท Paris ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Becomes the fourth Brazilian winner within an eleven-year period.

Other events (month unknown)

Amoroso Short Aris Spell

Amoroso, Marcio ยท Thessaloniki ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Marcio Amoroso joins Aris Thessaloniki late in his playing career after success in Germany and Italy. His brief spell brings international experience to the club's attack.

Copa America

Assis Moreira, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira ยท Sport / Football

Robinho is awarded the Golden Boot in addition to being named the best player in the tournament

Manager

Parreira, Carlos Alberto Gomes ยท Sport / Football

Appointed head coach of the South Africa national football team

Rivaldo Joins AEK Athens

Ferreira, Rivaldo ยท Athens ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Rivaldo transfers from Olympiacos to AEK Athens in 2007 after winning domestic honours in Piraeus. The experienced Brazilian supplies passing quality and an established goalscoring reputation.

Transfer to Manchester United

Oliveira, Anderson ยท Manchester ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

After a spell with Porto, Anderson Oliveira signs for Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder arrived from Porto as part of United's investment in young talent.

World Cup Golden Ball

Marta, Marta Vieira da Silva ยท China ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Wins both leading individual awards at the Women's World Cup.

World Cup Golden Boot

Marta, Marta Vieira da Silva ยท China ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores seven goals as Brazil reach the final.

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