Conspiracy: Down the Rabbit Hole

Ronaldo's Collapse World Cup '98

34 min · 17. sept. 2025
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France 3 – Brazil 0. On paper, it was just a football match. But behind the scoreline lay one of the biggest mysteries in World Cup history. Why was Ronaldo—Brazil’s brightest star—allowed to play after suffering a seizure on the eve of the final? In this episode, we dive into the fallout: the fury of fans, the relentless press, and the storm that engulfed Brazil’s football federation. Was it medical misjudgment? National pride? Or did Nike’s multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal have more influence than anyone dared admit? From courtroom drama to parliamentary inquiries, from marketing muscle to human tragedy, we unravel the story that still divides football fans nearly three decades later..

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