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Chris Flanagan

Claudio Taffarel signed for Parma after a direct approach in an airport while heading home from Italia 90

Claudio Taffarel Parma

Goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel was only 24 when he started all four of Brazil's games at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, conceding just two goals during the Selecao's time at the tournament.

A 1-0 defeat to South American rivals Argentina in the last 16 meant they exited Italia 90 early, with Taffarel heading back to his home country where he played for Internacional. 

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