It seems like just yesterday that France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but we’ve already started qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There have already been 21 World Cup tournaments, and it remains the world’s most-watched sporting event as over half the global population tuned in for the latest tournament.
During the 21 World Cups, there have been more than 800 matches, and all of that time on the pitch has produced some awe-inspiring moments. Unbelievable goals, shocking upsets and unthinkable acts on the pitch have made the World Cup a topic of conversation even during the four years in between each.
We will look back at those moments that were memorable in either a good or bad way. After all, fame and infamy go hand-in-hand when it comes to being remembered, and these are the top 25 moments in World Cup history.
Bottom Line: What Happened to Ronaldo?
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Many soccer fans are still waiting for a 30 for 30 on what really happened to Ronaldo, but the Brazilian had dominated with four goals and three assists leading to the final versus France. But just hours before the game, he suffered a seizure, and while he played in the Final, “the lights were on, but nobody was home.” One writer described Ronaldo’s play as “sleepwalking,” and the favored Brazilians were thrashed 3-0 by France.
Over 20 years later, it is still a mystery as to what happened to Ronaldo and what caused it. There are theories that he played too many video games in the night prior, which resulted in a fit. Another theory is that he was simply stressed out from being a 21-year-old on that kind of stage. Some have even suggested that he was drugged by supporters of the French team as the ’98 World Cup took place in France.
