What really happened to Ronaldo in 1998?
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What really happened to Ronaldo in 1998?
Some time after lunch on the day of the final, Ronaldo suffered a severe fit while at the team hotel. His whole body convulsed violently and he began frothing at the mouth. Roberto Carlos screamed for help which brought team-mates Edmundo and Cesar Sampaio scrambling into the room.
What happened to Ronaldo in 98 World Cup?
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament, helping Brazil reach the final where he suffered a convulsive fit hours before kick-off. Ronaldo scored twice in the final, and received the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goalscorer.
What was France best result in the World Cup?
Despite late pressure by Croatia, the match finished as a 4–2 victory for France and the highest-scoring World Cup final since 1966.
How many wives has Ronaldo had?
Despite never being married, Ronaldo is the father of four children. His first child, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., was born on June 17, 2010, in the United States.
Did Ronaldo win World Cup for Brazil?
Ronaldo, in full Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, (born September 22, 1976, Itaguai, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player who led Brazil to a World Cup title in 2002 and who received three Player of the Year awards (1996–97 and 2002) from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Who is the highest goal scorer in football history?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballers with 500 or more goals
| Rank | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 794 |
| 2 | Pelé* | 765 |
| 3 | Lionel Messi* | 755 |
| 4 | Romário | 753 |
Who knocked England out of the 1998 World Cup?
Argentina
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Who is the mother of Cristiano’s twins?
Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have announced they are expecting twins together. The football pro took to Instagram to confirm the wonderful news that he and Georgina are set to welcome two more little ones. Cristiano, who currently plays for Manchester United, is already a father of four.