Brazil celebrate fifth World Cup title

Brazil brought typical colour to an unorthodox trophy-giving ceremony after beating Germany 2-0 in the World Cup final in Yokohama.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2002 - 15:44

Brazil brought typical colour to an unorthodox trophy-giving ceremony after beating Germany 2-0 in the World Cup final in Yokohama.

In the moments after Ronaldo’s double strike had landed the South Americans their fifth world crown, the entire Brazilian players and coaching staff linked arms in a huge circle on the pitch.

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Courts World Cup Heathrow Brazil's Ronaldo is greeted by Brazilian soccer legend Pele right at the end of the 2002 World Cup final soccer match between Brazil and Germany today in Yokohama Japan. Pic: AP

<p>The team lines up before the Netherlands clash. Picture: Mirror Syndication International/Mirrorpix via Getty Images</p>

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