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WTFITA,
When Scollari, the Brazilian coach, assumed the Brazilian team, he was friends with Romario, and Romario was the captain of the team.
Then, Brazil went to play America Cup, a less important competition; Romario asked not to go, saying he was going to have a surgery.
Instead, Romario went to another competition with Vasco, his team, got some extra money, and spent some vacation im Mexico. Romario lied and Brazil lost America Cup (which almost caused Scolari to be sacked).
Scolari took it personally and, just before going to Japan, he admitted that this was the reason why he didn´t call Romario.
Surveys among fans and the press indicate that most wanted Romario to go; I think Brazil will miss him, just like we did in France (Ronaldinho is younger and stronger, but Romario is more willing to take responsibilities when the match is tight).
Dax,
I (and the whole world outside US) agree with you: Pelé = genius.
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