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“I GET CREDIT FOR MY ROLE AT THE 1994 WORLD CUP, BUT I HARDLY HAD TO DO ANYTHING!”

As one of the first Brazilian goalkeepers to play abroad, how proud are you to see lots of compatriots following in your footsteps?

Very proud, it’s a great feeling. When I went to Parma in 1990, Serie A was the place to be. There was a restriction on foreign players too, so you could only have three in your squad – imagine using one of the spots for a Brazilian keeper! I obviously learned a lot in European football, but I already had my own style and technique when I moved to Italy. It’s a sweet feeling to see that I was right. Now the world acknowledges

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