Rivaldo- Former Footballer (In a Nutshell)
- Rivaldo was born in Brazil on April 19th, 1972.
- He was an Attacking midfielder/Forward.
- Rivaldo played for 15 different clubs, most notably Barcelona, AC Milan and Olmpiacos.
- He represented Brazil at three age levels.
- Rivaldo retired in March, 2014.
- “I will never forget the hunger I used to feel.”- Rivaldo
- “Each goal I score is exciting.”- Rivaldo
- “I’m a quiet, shy person and not someone who likes the limelight.”
Rivaldo- Former Footballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I take part in every training session, morning and afternoon, to make sure I’m fit enough.”- Rivaldo
- I’m proud to have played 14 matches at the World Cup with the number ten shirt and to have scored eight goals.”- Rivaldo
- “Barcelona is one of the best teams in the world. When you play in a team like this, you have more chance to show your performance.”- Rivaldo
- “Winning the Olympic gold was amazing.”- Rivaldo
Rivaldo- Former Footballer (What set him apart)
- “I don’t think about being a goalscorer. Basically, it doesn’t interest me. It’s nice to score, of course, but I don’t go round thinking about this.”- Rivaldo
- “Of course I’m not superhuman: I’m going to get tired; that’s normal.”- Rivaldo
- “I don’t want to rely on what people say about me to feel good; playing’s what I really enjoy.”- Rivaldo
Rivaldo- Former Footballer (Final Thoughts)
- “I’m not a machine. I don’t see why people demand more of me than of other players.”- Rivaldo
- “World cup is the most important title I have won. There is no doubt about that.”- Rivaldo
- “Nowdays, it’s hard to know if a player really deserves the money spent on him, because transfer values are high.”- Rivaldo