Brazil’s Bruno controls the ball next to Mexico’s Israel Santoyo during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil's Bruno controls the ball next to Mexico's Israel Santoyo during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil’s players celebrate after beating Japan during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil's players celebrate after beating Japan during their group-phase match at Marseille
2008

Pinto ends his golden career

Former Portuguese international Joao Pinto, one of the so-called golden generation, brought down the curtain on his career on Tuesday.

Japan’s goalkeeper eyes the ball while Spain’s Javier Torres tries a bicycle kick during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Japan's goalkeeper eyes the ball while Spain's Javier Torres tries a bicycle kick during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil’s Bueno competes against Mexico’s Isaac Rodriguez during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil's Bueno competes against Mexico's Isaac Rodriguez during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil’s Bruno competes against Mexico’s Adrian Alvarado (4) and Jose Luis Navarrete (6) during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil's Bruno competes against Mexico's Adrian Alvarado (4) and Jose Luis Navarrete (6) during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Goalkeeper Miguel Estrada waves to the fans after Mexico got beated by Brazil during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Goalkeeper Miguel Estrada waves to the fans after Mexico got beated by Brazil during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Mexico’s goalkeeper Miguel Estrada saves a ball against Brazil during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Mexico's goalkeeper Miguel Estrada saves a ball against Brazil during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil’s Andre celebrates against Japan during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Brazil's Andre celebrates against Japan during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Mexico’s Ivan Medina competes against Brazil’s Duda and Sidney during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008

Mexico's Ivan Medina competes against Brazil's Duda and Sidney during their group-phase match at Marseille 2008