article_snippet: The conclusion of a football match, particularly monumental ones like the 1998 World Cup, often brings new debate and inquiry, questions about players, tactics and refereeing decisions.
article_snippet: Yet that is exactly what happened after Brazil's capitulation in the 1998 final against hosts France.
article_snippet: Ronaldo pictured following Brazil's 3-0 defeat by France at the 1998 World Cup final at the Stade de France .
article_snippet: France vs Brazil in the 1998 final .
article_snippet: The official records show the match 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.
article_snippet: Brazil supporters expected so much but were let down as Brazil supporters team were beaten 3-0 by a strong France side .
highlights_snippet: France hammered Brazil 3-0 in the 1998 World Cup final on home soil .
  