Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Ronaldo’s self-belief is the reason why the player known as ‘The Phenomenon’ has again taken the lead role in this World Cup.
After scoring the winner against Turkey to set Brazil up for tomorrow’s final with Germany at the Yokohama International Stadium, Ronaldo proclaimed: ‘‘The nightmare is over.’’
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