What is Juninho famous for in terms of football technique?
Knuckleball free kicks
Trick dribbles
Long-range headers
Overhead kicks
Answer
Knuckleball free kicks, often referred to as "folha seca" (dry leaf) in Portuguese, are Juninho's signature technique. By striking the ball with a particular combination of power and precision, Juninho imparted a unique dipping and swerving motion to the ball, making it difficult for goalkeepers to predict its trajectory. This technique allowed him to score numerous spectacular goals from direct free kicks throughout his career.
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