England 1-2 Brazil | Korea/Japan 2002 | FIFA World Cup

England and Brazil played out a memorable quarter-final encounter at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Japan/Korea. Michael Owen gave the Three Lions the lead before goals either side of the break from Rivaldo and Ronaldinho secured victory for the Selecao.

The question remains: was Ronaldinho's free-kick against David Seaman a wonder goal or fluke?

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[ficale]

ronaldinho is the only guy who will smile even after a red card

[JW-zrju]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch that free kick. It just won't go over the bar!!

[sergiobarbosa]

I remember this game so fondly, I was 6 and woke up in the middle of the night to watch it with my whole family. I'll never forget that free kick as long as I live.

[anashidaoui]

Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, the most complet team of the world over

[Liasos]

1:35 One of my favorite Brazilian goals ever. Great counter with pace, lethal stepover from Ronaldinho and Rivaldo makes it look so easy. That's the Brazil every team used to fear.

[grovestreetsnoop]

Watching Ronaldinho play the game brings tears to my eyes. Such joy, so much love for the game. Pure talent. 😭❤️

[alafpolo]

Having both Robero Carlos and Cafu in the same team is already amazing enough let alone having Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho as your forwards.

[Nickkkkkkk]

People talk about how great Neymar is but he would have struggled to even get into that Brazil starting 11

[zandranika]

I remember that goal of Ronaldinho's as if it had been yesterday. Both teams had my fave line ups then. Ronaldinho is my fave player of all times

[washingtoncostasilva]

Cafu said to Ronaldinho: "the goalkeeper is ahead." And it happened..

[sandrapatriciaoriguarios]

I remember waking up very early to watch this game live. Not a regret, this is one of the most exciting FIFA WC games I've ever watched! And that Ronaldinho free kick... just superb!

[jesseordonez]

Ronaldinho saw the goalkeeper out of place! He totally meant to do that.

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It was gut wrenching watching this as a kid. No one in the world could believe England were ahead with Owen's goal. Looking back that Brazil team was sensational, England did very well against them.

[christopherukundo]

Ronaldinho is the most polite footballer ever. Imagine getting a red and then you can manage to smile. Hahah

[fortunatototti]

One of the strangest goals? You mean, one of the best goals in history.

[ssmufc]

This is one of my earliest memories of football, I was barely 6. I remember going into school early that morning, all of us packed into the library room in front of the telly on wheels! 😅

Beckham and Ronaldinho were the guys that made me fall in love with football as a child!

[IqbalArifUtman]

The 4 RRRR (Roberto Carlos, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo) are arguably the best combination of all times

[Dr.PaulNjeru]

Ronaldinho goal happened today, 19 year's ago. Legend!!

[paulgray]

Brazil played us off the pitch with 10 men. 2002 side was unbelievable. Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho

[premarakkamparambil]

Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho & Roberto best ever attacking World Cup line up in the last 20 years.
The pace of Ronaldo...
The touch of Rivaldo....
The magic of Ronaldinho &
The lethal left foot of Roberto Carlos💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟