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For Brazil, Bebeto scored 39 goals in 75 caps after making his debut in 1985. He played in three [[Football World Cup|World Cups]]: [[Football World Cup 1990|1990]], 1994, and [[Football World Cup 1998|1998]]. In 1994, he was one of the best players of the tournament, scoring three goals for the eventual champions, and then repeated the feat four years later as Brazil finished second.
For Brazil, Bebeto scored 39 goals in 75 caps after making his debut in 1985. He played in three [[Football World Cup|World Cups]]: [[Football World Cup 1990|1990]], 1994, and [[Football World Cup 1998|1998]]. In 1994, he was one of the best players of the tournament, scoring three goals for the eventual champions, and then repeated the feat four years later as Brazil finished second.


Bebeto became a household name for his [[goal celebration]] in the 1994 World Cup. His wife had delivered their third child just days before a quarterfinal match against [[Netherlands national football team|Holland]]. After the striker pumped the go-ahead goal into the back of the net Bebeto ran to the sideline, brought his arms together and began rocking an imaginary baby. Teammates [[Romário]] and [[Mazinho]] quickly joined in.
Bebeto became a household name for his [[goal celebration]] in the 1994 World Cup. His wife had delivered their third child just days before a quarter-final match against [[Netherlands national football team|Holland]]. After the striker pumped the go-ahead goal into the back of the net Bebeto ran to the sideline, brought his arms together and began rocking an imaginary baby. Teammates [[Romário]] and [[Mazinho]] quickly joined in.


In 1993-94 Deportivo had the chance to win their first ever [[La Liga]] title by beating [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] in the last match of the season. In a very evenly matched contest Deportivo had a golden opportunity to seal the victory and thus the league title. They were given a penalty kick just minutes from the end. The official penalty taker all season had been Bebeto (after [[Donato_Gama_da_Silva|Donato]], who wasn't in the field), who this time, refused to take the penalty. Eventually, [[Miroslav Đukić]] took the penalty and failed, effectively handing [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] the title.
In 1993-94 Deportivo had the chance to win their first ever [[La Liga]] title by beating [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] in the last match of the season. In a very evenly matched contest Deportivo had a golden opportunity to seal the victory and thus the league title. They were given a penalty kick just minutes from the end. The official penalty taker all season had been Bebeto (after [[Donato_Gama_da_Silva|Donato]], who wasn't in the field), who this time, refused to take the penalty. Eventually, [[Miroslav Đukić]] took the penalty and failed, effectively handing [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] the title.

Revision as of 08:11, 10 January 2010

Bebeto
Personal information
Full name José Roberto Gama de Oliveira
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
For the volleyball coach, see Paulo Roberto de Freitas.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gama and the second or paternal family name is de Oliviera.

José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, known as 'Bebeto', (born February 16, 1964 in Salvador, Brazil) is a former football forward, a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup.

Playing career

Bebeto started his career in 1983 with Vitória and would go on to play for Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro (98-99)and Botafogo in Brazil, Deportivo La Coruña and Sevilla in Spain, Toros Neza in Mexico, Kashima Antlers in Japan, and Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, finally retiring in 2002.

For Brazil, Bebeto scored 39 goals in 75 caps after making his debut in 1985. He played in three World Cups: 1990, 1994, and 1998. In 1994, he was one of the best players of the tournament, scoring three goals for the eventual champions, and then repeated the feat four years later as Brazil finished second.

Bebeto became a household name for his goal celebration in the 1994 World Cup. His wife had delivered their third child just days before a quarter-final match against Holland. After the striker pumped the go-ahead goal into the back of the net Bebeto ran to the sideline, brought his arms together and began rocking an imaginary baby. Teammates Romário and Mazinho quickly joined in.

In 1993-94 Deportivo had the chance to win their first ever La Liga title by beating Valencia in the last match of the season. In a very evenly matched contest Deportivo had a golden opportunity to seal the victory and thus the league title. They were given a penalty kick just minutes from the end. The official penalty taker all season had been Bebeto (after Donato, who wasn't in the field), who this time, refused to take the penalty. Eventually, Miroslav Đukić took the penalty and failed, effectively handing Barcelona the title.

Coaching career

Bebbeto was hired on December 16, 2009 as the América Football Club's head coach.[1] http://www.lancenet.com.br/noticias/09-12-16/670707.stm

Honours

International goals

Source:[2]

Career statistics

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References

  1. ^ "Bebeto é o novo técnico do América" (in Portuguese). Lance!. December 16, 2009. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
  2. ^ "Bebeto international goals". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
Olympic medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Football
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Team Competition
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Team Competition
Awards
Preceded by South American Footballer of the Year
1989 		Succeeded by

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