Rudley,
Let me explain just quickly. You also have to understand how Brazilians think about futbol. Sometimes they don't even mind losses if the game was played beautifully. Zidane put on one of the most beautiful performances ever at midfield and he did it the "p jeito brasileiro jogando bonito".. the brazilian way playing beautifully... it was a double smack in the face the way it went down. I'm telling you, Brazilians still feel some kind of way about that Cup. They have a love/hate relationship with Zidane because of it too... it's like a kid that gets his ass beat for acting up.. he's temporarily extremely angry with his pops but ultimately loves him for the stern discipline...even if embarrassing at the moment.
You know you are right '86 wasn't embarrassing it was just a disappointment.
The reason why I pick '98 over 2006 is because Brazil had a good team with experience player and they look like amateur in that finals.



