Brazil and Morocco faced each other for the first time 25 years ago in a climate that, although not exactly the same as today, whether due to the beginning of a post-World Cup cycle or the widespread growth of African football, on the other hand they were also marked by experiments. If today Ramon Menezes begins a cycle after two World Cups in which Tite brings to Morocco nine new features never experienced in the main team, in 1997 Zagallo was looking for options to fill the gaps that less than a year after the 1998 World Cup in France. Related Lists Dedé, Willian... Remembers the Brazilian team in their first friendly after the 2018 World Cup Lists 03/22/2023 Brazilian team Rony celebrates his first call-up and joked about Abel Ferreira in the Brazilian team in his new role in the Brazilian team Team Brazilian 03/22/2023 These are not problems that the veteran four-time world champion wants to solve with his team. Zé Maria was injured throughout the first half of that year. And there is a search to reinforce Cafu on the right side. Defensively, Zagallo has Aldair as an absolute starter. Due to constant injuries, André Cruz started looking for options in the national territory to form the sector. In midfield, Zé Elias looked like the leader of the area. But none of the names asked for a ride. And Juninho Paulista, who is recovering from his first serious injury, must be tested. Madness is attacking. Untouchable, the duo Romário and Ronaldo seemed certain to reach France. And the fight is good for reserved seats. Ronaldo kicks to score his goal against Morocco in the 1998 World Cup (Photo: Reproduction) EXCESSIVE PLAY, COMPLAINTS, VETOS AND INTERESTING CLIMATE In an unusual Brazilian football calendar at the time, Seleponão began to be played once a month, or at least. Zagallo said it was his request. But there are already reports of commercial agreements with the CBF's sports equipment supplier that the games need to take place. After the disappearance of the main European clubs in the first half of 1997, a behind-the-scenes movement began to organize. This would lead to the creation of the so-called ‘Data Fifa’, but it brought some side effects for the Brazilian coach. When the match against Morocco was scheduled for October 9th, at Mangueirão, in Belém (PA), the Old Continent booed. And some of them refuse to release the athletes. They are not the only ones. Vasco warned that it would not release Edmundo, even if the star of the occasion on the national scene was off the table due to dismissals at the Colina club. Romário is another who is going through problems. He fought his trainer in Valencia, Spain. Ultimately he quit and Zagallo made it clear he would only call him if he was playing regularly. He achieved this in 1998, when he returned to Flamengo. With all this atmosphere, there is no way Zagallo will have to make a new addition to his list for this game in the capital of Pará. Russo, who at the time was at Vitória, but would later have spells at Santos and Vasco, was Cafu's backup option. Defensively, Júnior Baiano played his fourth consecutive match against Amarelinha, almost winning Velho Lobo's heart. Gonçalves formed a sector with him, with Cléber, from Palmeiras, as an option. In the absence of Roberto Carlos, one of the omissions, Real Madrid agreed to release reserve Zé Roberto at left-back. And for midfield, Zagallo promoted names like Émerson and Denílson from the starting lineup. In attack, a surreal duo formed by Donizete Pantera and Dodô, with Christian, then a standout at Internacional, as an attacking option. SMALL VICTORY AND NO BIG DRAMA For the Mangueirão duel, Morocco, having qualified for the next World Cup, brought the most energy. Names like Chippo, a standout in Porto's midfield, and Dadji, a big star in the African country at the time who shone at Sporting. During that time, articles and articles appeared about the fact that the two main names in Morocco speak Portuguese. It was a studied game in the first half, with a closed Moroccan team betting on the counterattack. The biggest chance came in the second half. Then Denílson lost his balance. He opened the scoring in the 17th minute, with a beautiful shot from the area that Galvão Bueno saw goalkeeper Benzekri miss. In the end, Donizete was fouled in the area and the São Paulo midfielder took a penalty to seal the score. Brazil and Morocco's story could have ended there, but the World Cup draw in France means the two will face each other once again. And this time with supreme strength, Brazil refused to give up, running away from the Africans, who until then boasted of having the best of their generation, 3-0, in the second round of the tournament, guaranteeing early classification. Let's leave aside the end of that World Cup, because frankly, it doesn't matter... 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Brazil and Morocco faced each other for the first time 25 years ago in a climate that, although not exactly the same as today, whether due to the beginning of a post-World Cup cycle or the widespread growth of African football, on the other hand they were also marked by experiments. If today Ramon Menezes begins a cycle after two World Cups in which Tite brings to Morocco nine new features never experienced in the main team, in 1997 Zagallo was looking for options to fill the gaps that less than a year after the 1998 World Cup in France. Related Lists Dedé, Willian... Remembers the Brazilian team in their first friendly after the 2018 World Cup Lists 03/22/2023 Brazilian team Rony celebrates his first call-up and joked about Abel Ferreira in the Brazilian team in his new role in the Brazilian team Team Brazilian 03/22/2023 These are not problems that the veteran four-time world champion wants to solve with his team. Zé Maria was injured throughout the first half of that year. And there is a search to reinforce Cafu on the right side. Defensively, Zagallo has Aldair as an absolute starter. Due to constant injuries, André Cruz started looking for options in the national territory to form the sector. In midfield, Zé Elias looked like the leader of the area. But none of the names asked for a ride. And Juninho Paulista, who is recovering from his first serious injury, must be tested. Madness is attacking. Untouchable, the duo Romário and Ronaldo seemed certain to reach France. And the fight is good for reserved seats. Ronaldo kicks to score his goal against Morocco in the 1998 World Cup (Photo: Reproduction) EXCESSIVE PLAY, COMPLAINTS, VETOS AND INTERESTING CLIMATE In an unusual Brazilian football calendar at the time, Seleponão began to be played once a month, or at least. Zagallo said it was his request. But there are already reports of commercial agreements with the CBF's sports equipment supplier that the games need to take place. After the disappearance of the main European clubs in the first half of 1997, a behind-the-scenes movement began to organize. This would lead to the creation of the so-called ‘Data Fifa’, but it brought some side effects for the Brazilian coach. When the match against Morocco was scheduled for October 9th, at Mangueirão, in Belém (PA), the Old Continent booed. And some of them refuse to release the athletes. They are not the only ones. Vasco warned that it would not release Edmundo, even if the star of the occasion on the national scene was off the table due to dismissals at the Colina club. Romário is another who is going through problems. He fought his trainer in Valencia, Spain. Ultimately he quit and Zagallo made it clear he would only call him if he was playing regularly. He achieved this in 1998, when he returned to Flamengo. With all this atmosphere, there is no way Zagallo will have to make a new addition to his list for this game in the capital of Pará. Russo, who at the time was at Vitória, but would later have spells at Santos and Vasco, was Cafu's backup option. Defensively, Júnior Baiano played his fourth consecutive match against Amarelinha, almost winning Velho Lobo's heart. Gonçalves formed a sector with him, with Cléber, from Palmeiras, as an option. In the absence of Roberto Carlos, one of the omissions, Real Madrid agreed to release reserve Zé Roberto at left-back. And for midfield, Zagallo promoted names like Émerson and Denílson from the starting lineup. In attack, a surreal duo formed by Donizete Pantera and Dodô, with Christian, then a standout at Internacional, as an attacking option. SMALL VICTORY AND NO BIG DRAMA For the Mangueirão duel, Morocco, having qualified for the next World Cup, brought the most energy. Names like Chippo, a standout in Porto's midfield, and Dadji, a big star in the African country at the time who shone at Sporting. During that time, articles and articles appeared about the fact that the two main names in Morocco speak Portuguese. It was a studied game in the first half, with a closed Moroccan team betting on the counterattack. The biggest chance came in the second half. Then Denílson lost his balance. He opened the scoring in the 17th minute, with a beautiful shot from the area that Galvão Bueno saw goalkeeper Benzekri miss. In the end, Donizete was fouled in the area and the São Paulo midfielder took a penalty to seal the score. Brazil and Morocco's story could have ended there, but the World Cup draw in France means the two will face each other once again. And this time with supreme strength, Brazil refused to give up, running away from the Africans, who until then boasted of having the best of their generation, 3-0, in the second round of the tournament, guaranteeing early classification. Let's leave aside the end of that World Cup, because frankly, it doesn't matter... And as for disasters, we know that Brazil beat Morocco 2-0 at the 1984 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles (USA). But FIFA does not treat the results of the IOC tournament as official for the national teams. + Brazilian National Team Calendar: find out which matches are coming up and where to watch Follow Lance! on G o o g l e News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr.'s attitude towards Mbappé for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Off the field Brasileirão: check the title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory by 3 Lance! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn by winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 4 Off the field Botafogo fans point to blame for partial defeat: ‘It calls failure’ 5 Flamengo Flamengo Stadium has a capacity of 78 thousand and is European inspired; Check out the photos in Lance's newsletter! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team in just 1 minute of reading! Sign up The best sports of your morning! Article More News Stay up to date with everything! 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