“we assumed we’d beat milan in 1994, but they battered us 4-0 – that was the beginning of the end for the dream team”

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CRUZEIRO 0 FLAMENGO 1 Copa do Brasil, 1995 “This game made me leave behind youth football and spread my wings. I was 18. We played against Romario’s Flamengo and, despite losing, everyone recognised m