Fla-Flu
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe derby between Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, famously held at the Maracanã stadium.
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Maracanazo
The final match of the 1950 World Cup where Uruguay shocked host nation Brazil 2-1 at the Maracanã stadium to win the trophy.
Hand of God Match
The 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, where Diego Maradona scored one illegal handball goal and one 'Goal of the Century'.
Battle of Nuremberg
A 2006 World Cup match between Portugal and the Netherlands, infamous for a record 4 red cards and 16 yellow cards issued by referee Valentin Ivanov.
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