Ronaldinho
Korea/Japan 2002
Ronaldinho: There’s nothing better in football
Scorer of an unforgettable free kick and sent off against
England at Korea/Japan 2002, FIFA World Player of the year,
Ronaldinho, discusses his finals debut with
FIFA.com.
Statistics
| Opponent | GF | GA | R | Y | MNP |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| China PR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Edition | Position | MP | GS | R | Y | MNP |
| 2006 | Quarter-finals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 431 |
| 2002 | Winner | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 331 |
The Winners
Cafu
An express train down the right flank, he has won nearly 150 caps and two ...
Luiz Felipe Scolari
A stern authoritarian who holds the record for consecutive FIFA World Cup wins....
Roberto Carlos
The most attacking left-back in the world and a thunderous striker of the ball....
Ronaldinho
As effective as he is spectacular, he is one of the true inheritors of Pele's ...
Ronaldo
Three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and two-time winner of the FIFA World ...
World Champions
Germany 2006
The team captained by Cannavaro sealed Italy their fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph.
Korea/Japan 2002
With a team loyal to its romantic past, the Seleção claimed their fifth world crown.
France 1998
The victorious French paraded down the Champs-Elysees after outclassing Brazil.
USA 1994
The Selecao ended a 24-year barren spell with victory in the States.
Italy 1990
In Italy, the resilient Germans claimed a third FIFA World Cup.
Mexico 1986
Under a fierce Mexican sun, Maradona's men clinched Argentina's second crown.
Spain 1982
Despite a slow start, Bearzot and his men secured Italy's third world crown.
Argentina 1978
After a 56-year wait, the Albiceleste celebrated in front of their raucous fans.
Germany 1974
Hosts Germany became the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy.
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