In the 2002 World Cup quarter-final, Ronaldinho scored an iconic and audacious free-kick to give Brazil a 2-1 lead over England. In the 50th minute, from nearly 40 yards out on the right flank, a cross into the box was the conventional expectation. England’s goalkeeper, David Seaman, positioned himself slightly off his line in anticipation of a delivery. However, the young Brazilian genius had other plans. Instead of crossing, he struck the ball with astonishing technique, sending it on a high,