*Stunning GEM* Romario vs Francescoli COPA AMERICA 1989 FINALS ADIDAS TANGO! Match Used Ball for Uruguay vs Brazil match played at Brazil, July 16, 1989! Romario Goal!

*Provenance: Collection of Copa America 1989 Referee, Juan Cardellino*

The 1989 Copa América football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten CONMEBOL member nations participated.

Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã. This achievement ended a 19-year streak without official titles for the Brazilians. The last one had been in the 1970 World Cup. The final match between Brazil and Uruguay on Maracanã Stadium also marks exactly 39 years, on another 16 July since the FIFA World Cup 1950 Final.


Moreover, Brazil was victorious in the Copa América after a 40-year hiatus, and this achievement ended Brazil's 19-year streak without an official championship since the 1970 World Cup.


The top scorer was Brazilian Bebeto. He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.

Ball details: Adidas trademark. Tango model and Made in Brazil!