The Brazilian star Ronaldo Nazário revealed shocking details about what happened to him before the 1998 World Cup final, confirming that he suffered a serious health crisis in the hours leading up to the match against France.

He explained that he lost consciousness after experiencing a sudden seizure inside the hotel, which caused panic and confusion within the team's camp.

"The phenomenon" pointed out that the most likely reason for what happened was the immense psychological pressure he was under at the time. He stated that the intense stress before the final was the main factor behind that condition, especially given the lack of psychological support for players during that period compared to what is available today.

Despite the seriousness of what he experienced, Ronaldo decided to participate in the final match after undergoing medical examinations. He insisted on playing and supporting his national team, and was included in the starting lineup just minutes before the match began, in one of the most mysterious stories in World Cup history.

But the ending was not a happy one, as the Brazilian team lost the final 3-0 to France, in a match where Ronaldo's performance remained lackluster. He later admitted that what he experienced before the match was "one of the toughest moments" in his football career.