Ronaldinho did mean to lob England goalkeeper David Seaman at the 2002 World Cup, according to his former Brazil team-mate Rivaldo.
Sven-Goran Eriksson's team crashed out of the tournament in the quarter-finals when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners Brazil, Ronaldinho scoring an unforgettable winner in the second half.
The Barcelona legend, then in the early stages of his career, caught Seaman off-guard when he found the top corner with a free-kick from the right, over 40 yards from goal.
Fans have speculated over the years as to whether or not Ronaldinho did it on purpose, or if it was a fortuitous over-hit cross.
And Rivaldo, who scored Brazil's other goal that day, insists it was no fluke.
The 47-year-old told Betfair: 'I remember well that match against England at World Cup 2002 in which we won 2-1.
'Ronaldinho gave a brilliant performance that day, setting up an excellent play and assisting me for our first goal.
'My goal was important for us, as we managed to equalise right before half-time.
'Then at the second half, he scored that famous goal from way outside the box that surprised David Seaman and all the world, me included.
'I never thought he could try such strike, but it worked perfectly.
'After the match, he told me that he knew that Seaman had that tendency to take one or two steps forward at free kicks and so he tried to surprise him.'
mandeshakes
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now he is in prison,how about that ?.
You’re a fool😂😂😂
shufflebeng85
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how old are you?
35 why u ask
karlu1985
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now he is in prison,how about that ?.
__arkopaul__
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I remember that match like yesterday I was in the last year of high school watching that one and remember the 1998 world cup first year in high school to tell u the truth it was a fluke bcz Ronaldinho has that tendency to try some stuff in football that sometimes I saw him try some stuff I use to said to myself why don't he try it in training bcz he use to play a different from Ronaldo and Rivaldo bcz when they had the ball they were dead pointers coming at u they didn't had the time for stopping or slowing up the game for exhibition unlike Ronaldinho he plays different just getting in the squad so he is be known for those cheeky stuff he saw David Seaman off his line that day
how old are you?
Medaptyz
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
Hello which country do u support?
shufflebeng85
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I remember that match like yesterday I was in the last year of high school watching that one and remember the 1998 world cup first year in high school to tell u the truth it was a fluke bcz Ronaldinho has that tendency to try some stuff in football that sometimes I saw him try some stuff I use to said to myself why don't he try it in training bcz he use to play a different from Ronaldo and Rivaldo bcz when they had the ball they were dead pointers coming at u they didn't had the time for stopping or slowing up the game for exhibition unlike Ronaldinho he plays different just getting in the squad so he is be known for those cheeky stuff he saw David Seaman off his line that day
fidbknr
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
If it was scored by , let's say, CR7 it would be be a fluke bcos CR7 is not known for such strikes ,but it was scored by Dinho. It was no fluke my friend. You shd knw who u are talking abt.
EIEBDIEH
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Oh he world,if you can't win a trophy for your country you don't deserve to be call a GOAT
Says who[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] If you aren’t a professional footballer then you don’t deserve to say who’s worthy of being caked GOAT[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
koyadlmsz
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Oh he world,if you can't win a trophy for your country you don't deserve to be call a GOAT
the best team always win the world cup.Gone are the days when there were favourite country that always won...football has evolved
Botnet
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
Why u con dey vex?
Kusaeklnr
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Oh he world,if you can't win a trophy for your country you don't deserve to be call a GOAT
ferdude
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
You mad 🤣🤣 Imagine getting scored on like that
debbdektz
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
if the scorer was Ronaldinho then ts possible he planned as he was the best
frank_leo
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Plan it or not All the same it was an astonishing goal
niubprsz
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
want some crisps with that salt?
rodadrst
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Bloody liars! He scored a fluke and is trying to make it seem like it was planned. Clowns.
Shina-Ayo
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That is the essence of Ronaldinho!!!