France vs Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final led to a government investigation about the mystery of Ronaldo's involvement and the sides meet again in a friendly on Thursday

The official records show the 1998 World Cup final ended in a 3-0 defeat for Brazil but the story of what happened in and around the Stade de France that afternoon is murkier in detail.

Ronaldo: The mystery of the 1998 World Cup final, and why Brazil's star striker barely turned up

Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic

World Cup moments: Mystery surrounds Ronaldo in 1998 – The Irish Times

Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic

Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic

My favourite World Cup moment: The Ronaldo mystery at France 98

France vs Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final led to a government investigation about the mystery of Ronaldo's involvement and the sides meet again in a friendly on Thursday

World Cup stunning moments: Ronaldo falters as France win, Brazil

France vs Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final led to a government investigation about the mystery of Ronaldo's involvement and the sides meet again in a friendly on Thursday

1998 World Cup Final Conspiracy Theories, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

1998 World Cup Final Conspiracy Theories, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Revisiting Ronaldo's traumatic 1998 World Cup final — 20 touches on a night to forget - The Athletic