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Hoddle also revealed that Rivaldo wrote him a letter outlining why he chose not to join Tottenham.
BBC: Rivaldo 'almost joined Spurs'
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There was to be redemption for Rivaldo eight minutes into extra time, however, with his second penalty.
BBC: Chelsea's European dream shattered
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So the baton will pass to his supporting cast of Rivaldo and Ronaldinho.
BBC: History beckons Ronaldo
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"I'd have chosen Martin O'Neill, but I would have had Rivaldo and Raul playing up front for us, " he said.
BBC: Exciting times ahead?
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And Cafu believes that Brazil's 'Three Rs' attack of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho can stretch the English rearguard to breaking point.
BBC: Cafu praises England
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Brazil continued pushing forward after the break and Rivaldo fired just wide with a left-foot shot from the edge of the area.
BBC: News | World Cup | Own goal gives Brazil victory
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But Scolari turned it around and one year later, led by the attacking talents of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, Brazil lifted the trophy.
CNN: Scolari "obliged" to win World Cup for Brazil
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Rivaldo stepped up but fired the spot-kick wide of the post.
BBC: Chelsea's European dream shattered
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Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will also have been encouraged that Rivaldo played his first game for a month after being plagued by a troublesome right knee.
BBC: Ronaldo inspires Brazil rout
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Having witnessed the free-kicking prowess of Brazilians past (eg, Rivelino and Zico) and present (Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and, as the English will recall ruefully, Ronaldinho), the opportunity as depicted seems a certain goal for Brazil.
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