Football legends Thierry Henry, David Beckham, and Rivaldo have lauded Lionel Messi's extraordinary performance in Argentina's dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 comeback against Egypt, with Henry stating Messi is 'not human' for his ability to elevate his game when it matters most.
Brazil showed their attacking intent from the outset and thought they had taken an early lead when Raphinha finished from Bruno Guimaraes' clever through ball. However, the celebrations were cut short by an offside flag.
The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona is more than just football--it's a collision of legacies, philosophies, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Former Brazil midfielder and 1999 World Player of the Year Rivaldo announced on Wednesday he had signed to play for Sao Caetano at the age of 40 until the end of the year.
Brazilian club Sao Paulo say they have pulled out of talks with Rivaldo because they cannot afford him.
The Brazilian World Cup winner topped a poll for the 'Golden Dustbin' award by Italian radio listeners.
'Rivaldo remains at Milan and tomorrow will leave with the squad for Vigo,' Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said.
He is certainly not the first to say this but World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo too feels India should follow the 'Japan model' in order to improve the standard of football in the country.
The Brazilian striker has joined Saudi club Al Ittihad on a six-month contract, the Asian Football Confederation reported.
Greek media speculated the 32-year-old Brazilian would earn up to $1.86 million per year.
The Brazilian champions have shown an interest in the World Cup winner, who was freed from his contract with AC Milan last month.
The Brazilian said he was being humiliated at Italian club AC Milan, where he was left on the substitutes' bench.
Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed says he was offered Brazilian striker Rivaldo in June -- but could not afford to buy him. \n\n
Rivaldo has been left out of the Brazil squad as he will be playing in the Libertadores Cup for his Brazilian club Cruzeiro.
Former Brazil football great Rivaldo is telling tourists to stay away from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's former star striker and World Cup winner Rivaldo will grace the finals of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament beginning September 14, exactly a year after the legendary Pele's visit to the country for the school tournament. The 44-year-old former Barcelona and Milan star is expected to make an appearance for the U-17 junior boys final at the Ambedkar Stadium on October 22.
The Brazilian is now free to find a new club without the potential obstacle of a transfer fee.
The Brazilian ace criticised his club for their failure to give him a chance to prove himself in Serie A.\n\n
The Brazilian ace received a rousing reception from fans before his official presentation by the Brazilian champions Cruzeiro.
Brazilian club Sao Paulo said they were interested in bringing 2002 World Cup winner Rivaldo back to play in his homeland.
The Brazilian World Cup winner is free to find a new club when the transfer market re-opens.
'I'm very happy to have played, my last game was against Jamaica on October 12,' the Brazilian said.
Messi's lawyers informed Barcelona, on Tuesday, that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for nothing.
Brazilians Serginho and Rivaldo could make a late bid for places in the starting line-up for the Champions League final against Juventus.
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Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!
