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Full name Roberto Emílio da Cunha
Date of birth (1912-06-20)June 20, 1912
Place of birth Brazil
Date of death March 20, 1977(1977-03-20) (aged 64)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Flamengo
São Cristovão
International career
1938 Brazil 2 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Third 1938 France
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roberto Emílio da Cunha was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on June 20, 1912, and became known for his skills as a forward. Roberto played for important clubs in Brazil and also represented his country on the national team.

Early Football Days

Roberto started his football journey in Brazil. He played for two well-known clubs: Flamengo and São Cristóvão. Playing for these teams helped him become a strong and experienced player.

Playing for Flamengo

Flamengo is one of the biggest football clubs in Brazil. Roberto spent a lot of his career playing for them. As a forward, his main job was to score goals, and he was very good at it. Fans loved watching him play because of his exciting style.

Representing Brazil

One of the biggest honors for any football player is to play for their country. Roberto had this chance when he was chosen to be part of the Brazil national team. He played in important matches, showing his skills on a global stage.

The 1938 FIFA World Cup

Roberto was part of the Brazil squad that went to the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. This was a very important tournament, bringing together the best teams from around the world. Brazil played very well in this World Cup.

Brazil's Performance in 1938

The Brazilian team, with Roberto as a forward, showed great talent. They managed to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. Even though they didn't win the whole competition, they finished in third place. This was a big achievement for Brazil at the time. Roberto played in two matches during this World Cup and scored one goal, helping his team achieve their success.

Later Life and Legacy

After his playing career, Roberto Emílio da Cunha remained a respected figure in Brazilian football. He passed away on March 20, 1977. His contributions to Flamengo and the national team are remembered as part of Brazil's rich football history.

See also

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