Matchball Adidas Fevernova OMB [Football World Cup 2002 Japan / South Korea]

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The draw took place at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in South Korea, and was televised live on 1 December 2001: World Cup Draw 2002 on RTÉ. It will help inform offside situations as well as assist in detecting unclear touches thereby ultimately improving the quality and speed of VAR decision-making process. How The 2002 World Cup Became The Most Controversial Tournament in Recent Memory". www.vice.com. 18 July 2017. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022 . Retrieved 29 November 2022. Yahoo! becomes the 15th Official Partner for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA.com. 11 September 2001. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018 . Retrieved 10 July 2018. Pierluigi Collina of Italy was selected to referee the final. He was described prior to the match by Stephen Wade of the Associated Press as being "regarded as game's finest referee", and as of 2021 [update] he is regarded by many observers as the greatest of all time. [40] [41] Describing his preparation for the game, Collina said that he was "very interested in the tactics" of the two teams, so that he would be "ready to read the game". He described his selection as "unbelievable", saying that "I try to keep my feet on the ground but it is very difficult". [40] The assistant referees for the game were Leif Lindberg of Sweden and England's Philip Sharp, while Hugh Dallas from Scotland was the fourth official. [35] First half [ edit ]

Here's what I don't understand. If you want a world cup with lots of goals why bring in a new ball that players can't score with?World Cup 101: Ten most controversial moments – ESPN Soccernet". Soccernet.espn.go.com. 11 July 2010. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018 . Retrieved 14 August 2013. Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari immediately showed his faith by handing Ronaldo 45 minutes in a friendly win over Yugoslavia, and the forward returned to Serie A to score four goals in the final five games of the season. After the tournament, FIFA published a ranking of all teams that competed in the 2002 World Cup finals based on progress in the competition, overall results and quality of the opposition. [57] Pos Hayward, Paul (30 June 2002). "Redemption sweet for Ronaldo". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022 . Retrieved 5 September 2018.

The sponsors of the 2002 FIFA World Cup are divided into three categories: FIFA World Cup Sponsors and South Korea and Japan Supporters. [58] [59] List of sponsors for the tournament First World Cup ball with a triangular design. The ball for the 2003 Women's World Cup was technically identical to the Fevernova, but had a different visual design. [18] And, boy, there were doubts. From doctors, from Ronaldo, from the media, from fans who worshipped a player they truly believed was on the path to becoming the greatest of all time. FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking (15 May 2002)". FIFA.com. FIFA. 15 May 2002. Archived from the original on 26 October 2015 . Retrieved 12 September 2013.Niigata Stadium Big Swan". FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). Archived from the original on 10 August 2002 . Retrieved 19 July 2014.

One Inter physio said it was the worst injury he'd ever witnessed, another suggested Ronaldo needed a miracle. Even two years out from Japan and Korea, his World Cup hopes were in serious doubt. A move to Europe, on the advice of team-mate Romario, followed and paved the way for a relentless goalscoring spree with PSV Eindhoven.

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Brazil were considered the favourites to win the match by bookmakers, with odds of 2–5 compared with 7–4 for Germany. Previewing the match, BBC Sport said that "both teams [had] had problematic passages to the final" but noted the two teams' experience at this level, highlighting Brazil's record number of titles as well as Germany's status as the most successful European team. The report focused on Ronaldo, who it said was "nearing redemption" having been "a shadow of his usual self after he played just a few hours after suffering a fit" in the 1998 final. It also noted that the Germans could take solace in the performances of goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, who had conceded only one goal up to that point in the tournament. [39] Group F was considered the group of death, as it brought together Argentina, England, Nigeria and Sweden. [40]

a b c "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan: Germany – Brazil". FIFA. 30 June 2002. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023 . Retrieved 29 October 2021.

Seoul World Cup Stadium". FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). Archived from the original on 10 August 2002 . Retrieved 19 July 2014. Behind the scenes, Scolari's team prepared meticulously. Every detail from logistics to individual medical plans, to someone sitting with Ronaldo at lunch and dinner to make sure he was eating correctly for the tournament. Amid the post-match party of samba and drums, the Golden Boot winner was the last Brazilian into the media room to talk to the press, where he was asked if this was a better feeling than sex.