His brilliance was not limited to Spain. On the international stage, he earned 97 caps for Brazil, scoring 33 goals. He made his debut in June 1999 and went on to win the Copa America that same year. In 2002, he was instrumental in securing a World Cup triumph. At club level, he also enjoyed success in Italy, winning the league with AC Milan, and claimed the Copa Libertadores with Atletico Mineiro in 2013. Across his illustrious career, which included spells at Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo, he consistently delivered moments of pure magic.