Hi steemian, nice to see you again today. On this occasion I'd like to write about my favorite team in Russia's World Cup 2018. As we know, it is going to start on 14 June 2018 with the first match to be watch is Russia v Saudi Arabia. Well, even though both team are not my favorite, the first match is always interesting to be seen. Actually I have more than one favorite team.
Brazil is always my favorite team time to time. I have been in love with samba team since 1990. The way they play football is just spectacular for me. I was growth by watching popular player such as Romario, Bebeto, Dunga, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and many other Brazilian players that was shocking the world on their prime. When Argentina defeated them on 1990 WC I was almost crying.
Then in 1994 when they won the title for the fourth time, I bloody happy indeed. Even though many people said that the final was really bored and ended up with a penalty after no goal in the open play, I really enjoyed the game a lot. Both teams that played in the final are my favorite. I love Italy with Robby Baggio, Donadoni, Maldini, etc. But Brazil with many great players was impressed me a lot as a team.
On the 1998, Brazil was lost in the final. France won the title in front of their spectators as a host. Zinedine Zidane was the actor who leads France won the title. He scored two goals in the final. France 3 Brazil 0. Those moments were the saddest one in my life. Brazil was the favorite before the game started. Ronaldo Nazario was in his prime. Supported by Bebeto and Rivaldo alongside, Brazilian attacker was really frightening. But they were really on their bad luck. There was a rumor about the phenomenon Ronaldo that attacked by a weird convulsions the day before the final. He was reported would not play in the final before finally was on the lined up. It was still mystery until now.
World Cup 2002 that held in Korea-Japan was Ronaldo's showtime. After back from the terrible injury and missed many games with his club Inter Milan, Ronaldo was pay everything back with his remarkable performances. Every players in Brazil team were on their prime and shining with their club. Rivaldo had a great time with Barcelona. Roberto Carlos had done such a great appearances with Real Madrid. Ronaldinho Gaucho was identified himself as the rising young star in the world. In fact, his goal into David Seaman's goal againts England was really outstanding. Then, in the final againts German, Brazil won 2-0, both goal scored by Ronaldo Luiz Nazario De Lima. Brazil became penta champione.
To be Continued