30 anos do tetra: veja como está a equipe que conquistou a Copa do Mundo de 2014 para o Brasil

Em 17 de julho de 1994, o Brasil garantiu o quarto troféu mundial de futebol. A Seleção Brasileira, sob o comando de Carlos Alberto Parreira, derrotou a Itália nos pênaltis no Estádio Rose Bowl, nos Estados Unidos, e se tornou tetracampeã. Trinta anos depois, nesta quarta-feira, a maioria dos jogadores e membros da equipe técnica desse time histórico ainda está ativa no mundo do futebol. Veja o que os protagonistas da conquista estão fazendo atualmente:

1- Taffarel

O goleiro titular na campanha do tetracampeonato, Taffarel, encerrou sua carreira como jogador em 2003 e atualmente é preparador de goleiros da Seleção Brasileira e do Liverpool, da Inglaterra.

Lucas Taffarel/ Arquivo

2- Jorginho

O lateral direito titular na Copa do Mundo de 1994, Jorginho, encerrou sua carreira como jogador em 2002, no Fluminense. De 2006 a 2010, foi auxiliar técnico de Dunga na Seleção Brasileira, participando do Mundial da África do Sul nessa função. O ex-lateral treinou o Buriram United, da Tailândia, até maio.

Jorginho – Reprodução/Instagram

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Cafu

1994 saw Cafu playing in his first World Cup final when he replaced Jorginho. Regarded as one of the greatest right-backs in history, Cafu has been retired since 2008 and serves as an ambassador for FIFA and UEFA.

Cafu – Reproduction/Instagram

4- Branco

Branco stood out in Brazil’s 1994 World Cup campaign. In the quarter-finals, he scored an important free-kick goal in the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands. The left-back retired from professional football in 1998 while currently working at the CBF as coordinator of the youth national teams.

Branco – Reproduction/CBF

5- Leonardo

During the 1994 World Cup, Leonardo was notably remembered for his expulsion in the game against the United States in the round of 16, which Brazil won 1-0. The former left-back has previously served as a coach at AC Milan and a sports executive at PSG.

Leonardo – Reproduction/Instagram

6- Aldair

A starter in the defense during the 1994 World Cup, Aldair retired from professional football in 2010. The former center-back now plays footvolley at the age of 58. In 2012, he became a world champion in that discipline.

Aldair – Reprodução/Instagram

7- Márcio Santos

Márcio teve passagens por clubes como São Paulo, Internacional, Botafogo, Atlético, Santos, Bordeaux e Fiorentina durante sua carreira. Atualmente, aos 54 anos, o ex-zagueiro atua como empresário e é proprietário de estabelecimentos em Santa Catarina.

Marcio Santos – Reprodução/Instagram

8- Mauro Silva

Titular na Copa do Mundo de 1994, Mauro encerrou sua carreira como jogador em 2005. Hoje em dia, o ex-volante ocupa o cargo de vice-presidente na Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF).

Mauro Silva/ Arquivo

9- Dunga

O ex-jogador e capitão do tetra, Dunga, encerrou sua carreira em 2000 e teve duas passagens como técnico da Seleção Brasileira – de 2006 a 2010 e de 2014 a 2016. Atualmente, o ex-volante está sem clube.

Dunga/ Arquivo

10-Bebeto

Bebeto on the 1994 World Cup

In the 1994 World Cup, Bebeto formed, alongside Romário, one of the most iconic attacking duos in the history of football. The number 7 scored three goals during the campaign for the fourth title and also became known for his celebration known as the ‘rocking the baby’ in honor of his newborn son, Matheus. Bebeto retired in 2003 and currently pursues a career in politics. In 2018, he was elected as a state deputy in Rio de Janeiro.

Bebeto de Freitas/ Arquivo

Romário’s Performance

With five goals, Romário was the star and second top scorer of the 1994 World Cup when he also won the title of the best player in the world. Currently, he is a senator for Rio de Janeiro and has been the president of America-RJ since late 2023.

Romário Faria/ Instagram

Viola’s Role

Viola replaced Zinho in the World Cup final. The former Corinthians striker played professionally until the age of 46 when he retired permanently at Taboão da Serra. Today he resides in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo.

Viola – Reprodução/Instagram

Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo’s Contribution

Zagallo was Parreira’s right-hand man in the quest for the fourth World Cup title in 1994.

Legendary Brazilian Soccer Figures: Zagallo, Zinho, and Mazinho

As an assistant coach, Zagallo clinched the last out of his four World Cup titles in his career. Sadly, Zagallo passed away in January 2024, at the age of 92.

Zagallo/Archive Photo

Zinho’s Journey:

Ever since retiring in 2007, Zinho has ventured into various roles within the football world. He coached the former Miami FC in 2010, Nova Iguaçu in 2011, and served as an assistant coach at Vasco da Gama in 2015. Currently, he works as a commentator for ESPN Brazil.

Zinho – Reproduction/Instagram