It’s not wanting to be a club member, but it’s no secret that the Brazilian team is one of the biggest, if not the biggest team in the world. That’s why today we’re bringing you a little bit of each of Brazil’s 5 World Cup titles, to the rhythm of one of the best-known songs by Brazilian fans.
5 8 was Skin
In the 1958 World Cup, held in Sweden, the Brazilian team had the intention of “washing the soul”. The reason is that in the 1950 World Cup we had lost the final to Uruguay, in the middle of Maracanã, the episode became known as “Maracanazo”. Until then, Brazil had never been world champion. But this time it would be different, because now, the selection had quality players, well prepared and experienced. In this cup we had Pelé and Garrincha. In addition to the duo, we also had Didi, Zito, DJalma Santos, Bellini and Zagalo. In the semifinal, Brazil beat France 5-2, with 3 goals from Pelé, who was only 17 years old. In the final, the Brazilian team faced Sweden and won by 5 to 2, with the right to show Pelé and Garrincha and facing up to the hosts. Result: Brazil champion of the cup for the first time in its history.
Curiosity: At the request of a photographer, Captain Bellini raised the cup so that it could be photographed and that’s when this tradition of raising the cup when you are a champion emerged.
In 62 it was Mané
In the 1962 World Cup, which was hosted by Chile, Brazil was the big favorite, after all, we had Pelé, who at just 21 years old was already on his way to becoming one of the greatest players in history. But unfortunately, in a game against Czechoslovakia in the group stage, Pelé ended up getting injured. That game, which ended in a 0-0 draw, marked Pelé’s last match in the Copa do Chile. Brazil’s next match was against Puskas and Di Stéfano’s Spain, it looked like a lost game. The big question is that they didn’t count on the astuteness of Mané Garrincha. The attacker was decisive in the match and Brazil won 2-1 on the comeback. Mané gave a football show against England, for the quarterfinals.He scored a goal and made the defenders of the England team hell. An English newspaper spared no praise for the Brazilian National Team, highlighting Garrincha’s gala performance. In the semifinal, Brazil faced Chile and won 4-2, with 2 goals from Garrincha and 2 from Vavá. But the hosts did not accept the defeat well and began to be aggressive, Garrincha retaliated against one of the attacks and ended up being expelled, so he would not play in the final. But for controversial reasons, Garrincha was acquired and played in the final. Brazil faced Czechoslovakia. The Brazilian team won the match 3-1, on the comeback, with goals from Amarildo, Zito and Vavá. Result: Brazil twice champion followed by the World Cup.he would not play in the final. But for controversial reasons, Garrincha was acquired and played in the final. Brazil faced Czechoslovakia. The Brazilian team won the match 3-1, on the comeback, with goals from Amarildo, Zito and Vavá. Result: Brazil twice champion followed by the World Cup. he would not play in the final. But for controversial reasons, Garrincha was acquired and played in the final. Brazil faced Czechoslovakia. The Brazilian team won the match 3-1, on the comeback, with goals from Amarildo, Zito and Vavá. Result: Brazil twice champion followed by the World Cup.
In 70, the squadron – first to be three-time champion
In 1970, it was Mexico’s turn to host the World Cup. Considered by many to be the best team of all time, Brazil led by Zagalo was undisputed champion of the World Cup. The Brazilian national team in the 1970s played magical football. Composed of 5 players who were number 10 in their clubs, namely Pelé, Jairzinho, Gerson, Tostão and Rivelino, the selection was full of other stars, such as Félix, Piazza, Brito, Carlos Alberto Torres, Clodoaldo, Everaldo… Many people think of Brazil in the 1970s as just an overwhelming attack , but that wasn’t all. The selection was colossal from defense to attack. All the players fulfilled their tactical functions very well.This Brazil won all the games it played in this cup and in the final, it beat Italy by 4 to 1. The Brazilian team won its third championship,
94, Romário – first four-time champion
In 1994, Brazil faced a 24-year fast without winning the World Cup. But this year’s team wouldn’t let it stay like that, especially a team that had Romário, who didn’t take shit home. In this cup, which was held in the United States, Romário scored the first goal for Brazil against the Cameroon team. In all, Romário scored 5 goals in that cup, in a Brazil that prioritized defense . The Baixinho was marrento, but he maintained his strength on the field. In each game we were more sure that he was born to play ball. The Brazilian team went to the final against Italy, once again. The match was tied 0-0. Brazil scored a penalty for the first time with Romário, as Márcio Santos missed the first penalty.Baggio went for the ball to Italy, if he got it right the dispute would continue, if he lost Brazil would be champion. And guess what? It’s yours Taffareeel!!! Romário’s selection, Dunga. Bebeto and Taffarel managed to bring the fourth championship to Brazil, as Baixinho had promised. We are Brazil, the first four-time world champion.
2002, Phenomenon – only five times is Brasilzão
For the 2002 World Cup, held in Japan and South Korea, Brazil arrived discredited, as it barely made it past the qualifiers. In addition, Romário, who was in a great phase, would not play in the cup due to disagreements with coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. In addition to the lack Romário would make, we also had one more problem: Ronaldo Fenômeno, who had just won the Golden Ball, had been suffering from several injuries, one of them very serious. The cup seemed lost, as well as Ronaldo’s career. But Fenômeno managed to recover in time and clinch his place in the national team. In the quarterfinals, the selection faced the England of Campbell, Beckham, Ashley Cole and other stars. With a mistake by Lúcio, England opened the scoring with Michael Owen, but in that match, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, called at the time just Gaucho, was inspired, the star made a great move and assisted Rivaldo to tie the game. In addition to the beautiful assist, Gaúcho scored a free kick. We won the match 2-1 and advanced. For the semifinal, Ronaldo had prepared himself, but not in terms of football, because he was born ready for that. Before the match against Turkey, Phenômeno made the famous “Smudge Cut”. He said it was just to divert the focus of the media, which only talked about his physical condition. And he did. Ronaldo scored against Turkey and managed to take Brazil to another World Cup final. Brazil faced Germany, which was much feared, after all, it was Germany… But if Germany was feared, so was Ronaldo Fenômeno. Brazil opened the scoring with Fenômeno after an impressive play by himself. At 79′ of the second half, Kleberson advances and plays for Rivaldo, the star makes a light cut for Ronaldo who scores the title goal. It is impossible not to congratulate the entire selection for the title, after all the group did very well from the goalkeeper to the center forward, even after being very discredited. But that was Ronaldo’s cup, where he once again proved to be a phenomenon. The playmaker played all 7 games and scored an incredible 8 goals. The 2002 selection took Brazil to its fifth championship, a mark that no other country has. The only penta is Brasilzão! The playmaker played all 7 games and scored an incredible 8 goals. The 2002 selection took Brazil to its fifth championship, a mark that no other country has. The only penta is Brasilzão! The playmaker played all 7 games and scored an incredible 8 goals. The 2002 selection took Brazil to its fifth championship, a mark that no other country has. The only penta is Brasilzão!
For these and other reasons, we never stopped believing in the sixth dream. Will this year finally come?