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José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, known as 'Bebeto', is a former Brazilian football player who played forward. He entered politics in the 2010 Brazilian General Elections and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro representing the Democratic Labour Party.
With 39 goals in 75 appearances for Brazil, Bebeto is the fifth highest goalscorer for his national team. He was the top scorer for Brazil at the 1989 Copa América. At the 1994 FIFA World Cup, he formed a formidable strike partnership with Romário to lead Brazil to a record fourth World Cup title. In 1993, Bebeto was named South American Footballer of the Year.
In January 2013, Bebeto was named as one of the six Ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, others being Ronaldo, Amarildo, Marta, Carlos Alberto Torres, Mário Zagallo. His son, Mattheus, is a professional footballer.
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