France vs Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final led to a government investigation about the mystery of Ronaldo's involvement and the sides meet again in a friendly on Thursday

The official records show the 1998 World Cup final ended in a 3-0 defeat for Brazil but the story of what happened in and around the Stade de France that afternoon is murkier in detail.

Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic

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Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic

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World Cup moments: Mystery surrounds Ronaldo in 1998 – The Irish Times

1998 World Cup Final Conspiracy Theories, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

World Cup moments: Mystery surrounds Ronaldo in 1998 – The Irish Times

France vs Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final led to a government investigation about the mystery of Ronaldo's involvement and the sides meet again in a friendly on Thursday

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Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic