Was Brazil paid to lose the world cup 98?

I think they were paid to let Ronaldo play, but i dont think they were paid to lose.

as much as I'd love it if it was true ....
it's total crap !!
of coursetey weren't paid to lose the WC final
it's crazy

actually, Ronaldo had health problems back that day and a few hours before the start of the match he still was at the hospital.
Nike probably had a contract or something that said that he HAD to play that game (the WC final), and he had no option, he played that match in TERRIBLE health situation. :mad: :(

Originally posted by netolegal
actually, Ronaldo had health problems back that day and a few hours before the start of the match he still was at the hospital.
Nike probably had a contract or something that said that he HAD to play that game (the WC final), and he had no option, he played that match in TERRIBLE health situation. :mad: :(

yup.......thats what it was.....!! Nikes ****in contract.......

The same happened in 94 with Baggio and Diadora...

In fact I too heard about Brazil having been bribed to lose the Final. Soon after the defeat to France, I spoke to my uncle who lives in Brazil and knows a few of the players. He told me that the game has been fixed. However, it doens't matter much now. France seem to be worthy world champions on the back of their recent performances, and Brazil have been in decline. Maybe things would have been different if Zagallo had stayed on as coach.

Yeah, England paid germany in 1966 too didn't they?