Brazil seals first Asian World Cup with record 7 0 victory
Brazil routs Germany 2 1 in the final as Ronaldo and Rivaldo shine. Kahn commits a costly error on a ball ricochet to Ronaldo who scores the opener and Ronaldo adds a late goal after a clever setup. The team lifts the trophy amid samba and flag waving as Cafu accepts the cup.
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Brazil World Cup Triumph Ends Dream Run by Germany
Brazil defeated Germany to claim the 1994 title as fans erupted across Rio de Janeiro and other cities. Ronaldo saluted his family and Doctor Gerard Saillant after a knee injury recovery, while Germany mourned a surprising, celebrated run ending in Berlin.
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Portugal
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United States
Kahn’s World Cup final miscue sinksGermany to Brazil glory
Oliver Kahn failed to stop Rivaldo’s 67th minute rebound and a second late strike as Brazil defeated Germany 2 0 to win a record fifth World Cup title. The German captain admitted one costly error while receiving praise for a tournament of outstanding saves.
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Japan bids farewell to first World Cup in Asia
At Yokohama International Stadium a 60 foot Mount Fuji balloon framed the closing ceremony for the World Cup hosted in Asia. Flags for all 32 nations passed through the stands as Emperor Akihito and dignitaries from Germany Jordan and South Korea attended alongside soccer legends Pete and Diego Maradona.
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Gerhard Schroeder
Abdullah I of
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Brazil crowns fifth World Cup title fans celebrate nationwide
Brazil fans erupted across Rio de Janeiro and other cities after securing an unprecedented fifth World Cup, with 100000 at Belem and hundreds of thousands in Sao Paulo celebrating. President Cardoso lauded the team while police in Portugal reported rioting among Brazilian supporters.
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