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| Rivaldo - "Football's Newest
King!" By Gerard Robbins |
RIVALDO
whose actual name is Victor Borba Ferreira like many great Brazilian
players started playing soccer as a child on waste sites in poor districts
where he grew up. Born on April, 19, 1972 in Recife, Brazil, this genius
on the field has more than 21 caps, and has played on various clubs including.
Paulista (BRA) Santa Cruz (BRA), Mogi-Mirin (BRA), Corinthians (BRA), Palmeiras
(BRA), Deportivo Coruna (SPA) and Barcelona where he was twice national champion
and also top Spanish goal scorer. Watching him play is a sheer delight,
that is if you are not on the opposing side. Players on the oposing side
have many times been left awstruck and immobilized by his seemingly superhuman
reflexes and ball control.
La Cancha recently met Rivaldo in Brussels Belgium at the International Hall
of Champions
ceremony
where he was awarded the FIFA World Player 1999 award. We found him
to be a very humble softspoken almost shy person, in contrast to his dazzling
style of play on the pitch. He was asked how it felt being a member
of the prestigious Brasilian national team, as well as being a candidate
for the World Player Award. He responded by smiling and humbly
stating in a soft tone of voice this was not only a great moment for himself
but a wonderful moment for his fans and the people of Brasil. He also
expressed his pride in being a member of the Brasilian National team, a team
which has as it's alumni Pele, Rivelino and Garrincha, as well as Didi and
Zico who were both in Brussels to be inducted into the International Hall
of Champions.
Rivaldo was asked about his impressions of the Women's World Cup and in particular his opinion of the Brazilian female sensation "Sissi" He said that the level of play at the Women's World Cup was very impressive. He was also quick to express how proud he was of all of the members of the women's Brazilian National team including Sissi, referring to her as "brilliant" Rivaldo also told us that one of the things that he will do never forget his past. He says that one of most satisfying things in his life now is being able to help children. Thus, it is this writer's belief that with the passage of time, Rivaldo will be considered to to be one of Brazil's greatest players on, as well as off the field.
Also visit our "Rivaldo" and Barcelona FC links sections.
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