Branco (footballer)

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Cláudio Ibrahim Vaz Leal (born 4 April 1964), better known as Branco, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a left back.[1] A member of the triumphant Brazilian team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Branco was a free kick specialist with accurate placing of the ball.[2]

Club career

At club level, Branco played for Internacional (1980–81), Fluminense (1981–86, 1994 and 1998), Brescia (1986–88), FC Porto (1988–91), Genoa (1991–93), Grêmio (1992–94), Flamengo (1995), Corinthians (1995), Middlesbrough (1996), and MetroStars (1997). Branco's late career in England and the United States was marred by weight problems.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

During his spell at Middlesbrough he scored twice, both goals coming against Hereford in the League Cup second round, once at home in the first leg and once away in the second.[3] However, he played just nine times in the Premier League and by Christmas 1996 he had left the club on a free transfer after less than a year.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

International career

Branco appeared 72 times for Brazil, between April 1985 and February 1995, and scored nine goals. He took part in three World Cups for the Seleção (1986, 1990 and 1994).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the Brazilians were considered favourites.[4] During an injury break in the round of 16 match against Argentina, Branco drank from a water bottle provided by Argentine physio Miguel di Lorenzo. The drink was allegedly spiked with tranquillisers; two days later Branco said he felt drowsy following the drink, and Brazil were eliminated 0–1. Dubbed the "holy water" scandal by the Argentinian media, Diego Maradona later insinuated the allegation to be true in a 2004 interview.[5]

After sitting out the first four games at the 1994 World Cup, he replaced Leonardo on the left after Leonardo was banned for a deliberate elbow on Tab Ramos in the second-round game against the USA. Branco scored with a memorable late free kick from 35 metres to eliminate the Netherlands in the quarter-finals,[6] and took one of Brazil's penalties in the shootout when they beat Italy in the final. He played in a total of twelve matches in three World Cup tournaments.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Manager

As of 2006, Branco was the general manager overseeing Brazil national youth teams.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

From 2007 to December 2009, he worked as general manager of Fluminense youth teams.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Honours

Club

Internacional[7]

Fluminense[7]

Porto[7]

Grêmio[7]

International

Brazil[7]

References

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  6. ↑ Branco bullet wins Cotton Bowl thriller FIFA; Retrieved 26 May 2021
  7. ↑ a b c d e Profile – Branco Template:Webarchive Sambafoot

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External links

  • Branco at National-Football-Teams.comScript error: No such module "EditAtWikidata".Script error: No such module "WikidataCheck".

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