If Their Bubble Breaks, Will Cradle Fall?

Brazil is big on baby talk.

Star forward Bebeto says teammates did a cradle-rocking motion with their arms to celebrate goals in their quarterfinal victory over the Netherlands in honor of his new son, Mattheus, born last Thursday.

Bebeto says he also dedicated a goal to teammate Leonardo, who also has a new son, Lucas.

And whether they do or don’t meet in the World Cup championship game Sunday, forward Hristo Stoitchkov of Bulgaria will become godfather to Brazil forward Romario’s baby daughter, Monica, at her baptism.

“So,” Romario told reporters Tuesday, “if any of you has a wife who is pregnant, put in your requests.”