THE STORY
In the 1998 FIFA World Cup final on July 12, Brazil's star striker Ronaldo suffered a convulsive fit hours before the match against France. Despite initial exclusion from the lineup, he was reinstated and played, but Brazil lost 3-0. Ronaldo's performance was notably below his usual standard.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Brazil, France, Ronaldo
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident remains one of football's most discussed mysteries, raising questions about player health management and team decisions under pressure.