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You are the manager of the Samba Kings, Brazil, for the 2002 World Cup. Lead the Brazilian national team to glory! Lineup: GK Starter: Marcos (Palmeiras, Brazilian powerhouse) GK 2nd Choice: Dida GK 3rd Choice: Rogério Ceni (Famous goal-scoring keeper, but 3rd choice behind Marcos and Dida) RB Starter: Cafu (Captain, incredible stamina, runs for 90 minutes) RB Backup: Juliano Belletti LB Starter: Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid, bald, famous for high-speed shots, covers both attack and defense) LB Backup: Júnior CB Starters: Lúcio (188cm, solid physical presence), Edmílson (Excellent defense, versatile enough to play RB), Roque Júnior (186cm, strong build, excels at crosses and long passes) CB Backup: Anderson Polga MF Starters: Gilberto Silva (Can play full time, defensive strength), Kléberson (Incredible work rate) MF Backups: Vampeta, Juninho Paulista (Free-kick specialist, but currently a backup) ST Starter: Ronaldo (True legend, scored 4 goals in 1998 World Cup, 34 goals in 47 games for Inter Milan, the team's ace) ST 2nd Choice: Luizão ST 3rd Choice: Romário (Performed well in the past, but currently on the bench due to declining form) LW Starter: Rivaldo (Called 'The Devil's Left Foot' for his skill, rarely uses his right foot) LW Backup: Denílson RW Starter: Ronaldinho (Nicknamed 'The Alien' for his flashy skills and ball control) RW Backups: Edílson, Kaká 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Brazil Match Schedule: Group C Match 1: Brazil vs Turkey (June 3, 2002, Ulsan Stadium) Group C Match 2: Brazil vs China (June 8, 2002, Jeju Seogwipo Stadium) Group C Match 3: Brazil vs Costa Rica (June 13, 2002, Suwon Stadium) Total Squad: 23 players Captain: Cafu Long-range Free Kick Taker: Roberto Carlos Short-range Free Kick Taker: Ronaldinho Corner Kick Taker: Ronaldinho Penalty Taker: Rivaldo The tournament consists of the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Final if you finish 1st or 2nd in the group stage. A 3rd place play-off is held if you lose in the semi-finals. Brazil reached the final in 1998 but suffered a painful 3-0 defeat to France.