Roberto Carlos, world champion and football legend, signed with the amateur team Bull In The Barne United, of the Shropshire Sunday League, England. The 48-year-old player, world champion with Brazil and Champions League with Real Madrid, had played for the last time for the club Delhi Dynamos of the Indian Super League in 2015.
Roberto Carlos joined the English team through eBay’s Dream Transfer, a platform that allows teams to hire a player with professional football experience once a year. year.
The funds to bring the player is $5 dollars per ticket and then the money will be donated in support of Football Beyond Borders, an organization charity that helps underprivileged youth in communities across the country.
Bull in the Barne is a pub crew formed over 30 years old. Hailing from rural Shropshire, and playing in the second tier of the Shrewsbury District Sunday League.
“Everything is so extremely excited! It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I think they will calm down, but on game day everyone is focused on playing and having fun. I know for a fact that this will be a story to tell for years to come!” said Ed Speller, manager of Bull In The Barne.
“Managing such an incredible footballer it’s a whole new level for me! I will probably talk to him that day to explain how the team plays, but he has so much knowledge and experience at the highest level that I have no doubt that he will be a perfect fit”, continued Speller.
Roberto Carlos made his debut this Friday in a friendly match against Harlescott Rangers and started on the substitutes’ bench.
After causing quite a stir at the Hanwood Village Hall Recreation Center, Carlos finally came off the bench. And he made his debut in the best way, after scoring a penalty goal, but Bull in the Barne lost 4-3.
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