Rivaldo fined for cheating antics

Rivaldo has been fined €7,000 by FIFA for his playacting during Brazil's 2-1 win over Turkey in Ulsan.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2002 - 08:56

Rivaldo has been fined €7,000 by FIFA for his playacting during Brazil's 2-1 win over Turkey in Ulsan.

The Barcelona striker, who must also pay costs, went down clutching his face when Turkey's Hakan Unsal kicked the ball at the Brazilian's legs.

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