Roberto Carlos

2022 - 3 - 4

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A Shropshire lad: Roberto Carlos becomes a pub footballer (The Guardian)

Bull in the Barne United go down to defeat in the wind and mud despite their very special guest left-back …

Harlescott race to a 4-1 lead, before Roberto Carlos re-emerges on the sideline. When I first started in Garça when I was 12, I played in a team with my dad and it was just like this. Roberto Carlos takes two free-kicks; the first is shanked 10 yards wide, the second curls gently over a makeshift wall and nestles in he corner of the net. “Play it simple, Roberto,” comes a heckle from the sideline. You might say it worked out OK. Rather than a move to Birmingham, Roberto Carlos would sign for Roy Hodgson at Internazionale, then Real Madrid where he would win numerous La Liga and Champions League titles, adding to his World Cup winner’s medal in 2002. Roberto Carlos is not the only unfamiliar sight to the usual few who follow Bull in the Barne United. Namely there is a TV camera crew, with Chris Kamara in tow. It is a wonderful glimpse of the old magic. A local farmer, presumably up from Hereford, nearly causes a health and safety issue by standing on top of his digger to get a better view over the fence. “You’re late, Bobby – it’s your turn to do the kit next week,” Bull in the Barne’s manager and goalkeeper, Ed Speller, doesn’t say, although he really should. And so, the chance to watch Roberto Carlos, one of the best left-backs football has had, play Sunday League in Shrewsbury was too good to miss. I sent a message to the lads, and they went crazy. Unlike the Queen, Carlos is not wearing gloves, although he would have been forgiven if he were.

From Brazil to Bull in the Barne – Roberto Carlos scores on Sunday league debut (Cumnock Chronicle)

Roberto Carlos made an unlikely return to action on Friday as the World Cup-winning former Brazil defender turned out for a Shropshire-based Sunday league team. Shrewsbury side Bull in the Barne United, named after a local pub, had the 48-year-old ...

You have to be realistic and say he won’t be able to banana free-kick from 35 yards out maybe any more, but the penalty… I had a nice day here yesterday in the area, so I’ve had time to get to know it. “It’s been amazing, the whole experience from start to finish.

World Cup winner Roberto Carlos scores penalty as he makes ... (Daily Mail)

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos ran out on to a village hall pitch in Shropshire to make his English debut for a Sunday League pub team - Bull ...

Harlescott Rangers forward Ryan Kenny, 30, who tackled Carlos on his second touch of the ball, said: 'It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Carlos played for only nine minutes yesterday, touching the ball four times. Fans began arriving at Hanwood Village Hall and Recreation Centre on the outskirts of Shrewsbury early to see Carlos Carlos played for only nine minutes yesterday, touching the ball four times. It rounded off a perfect day.' Landlord Richard Dixon said: 'He was a gentleman.

Real Madrid, Brazil legend Roberto Carlos plays for English pub team (ESPN.co.uk)

English amateur team Bull In The Barne won a charity raffle to sign Roberto Carlos for one game, but the 2002 World Cup winner started on the bench.

Indeed, Carlos was included in Speller's matchday squad for a friendly against Harlescott Rangers on Friday, only to find he'd be starting on the bench. "Obviously, Roberto is the best left-back to have ever played so we've told Liam several times that he might be dropped," Speller said. I know for a fact that this will be a story to tell for years to come!" Bull in the Barne are a pub team first formed over 30 years ago. The 48-year-old, regarded as one of the best left-backs ever to play the game, had last played for Indian Super League club Delhi Dynamos in 2015. Dare I say the best Sunday League transfer in history 👀Welcome to Shrewsbury! Welcome to the Bull!— Bull In The Barne United (@BITBUnited) #dreamtrasnfer #Transfers #transfernews #TransferWindow pic.twitter.com/dVwGSfJ5LQ January 31, 2022

Roberto Carlos: Ex-Real Madrid player scores for Shrewsbury team ... (Sky News)

Roberto Carlos made an appearance for Shrewsbury side Bull in the Barne United, named after a local pub, after winning a charity Dream Transfer raffle on ...

Defender Liam Turrall added: "It's still feeling surreal, to see him here - it's almost like this mythical creature almost. You have to be realistic and say he won't be able to banana free-kick from 35 yards out maybe any more, but the penalty... "It's been amazing, the whole experience from start to finish.

Watch: Roberto Carlos facetimes Sergio Ramos from a Shropshire pub (PlanetFootball)

Roberto Carlos played one game for pub-side Bull in the Barne United after the club won a prize to have him turn out for them for one match.

“I had a nice day here yesterday in the area, so I’ve had time to get to know it.” “Football is amazing and even though I’ve had the opportunity to play with the biggest names in world football, playing here is very enjoyable,” Carlos said to the Press Association after the match. The Bull in the Barne lost the match 4-3, but that did little to bring down the mood on the day and Roberto Carlos even scored a late penalty.

Roberto Carlos thrills Sunday League teammates with Sergio ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Brazilian legend scored as he appeared off the bench having made a stunning comeback in an eBay competition which saw him play for Sunday league team ...

Football is amazing and even though I've had the opportunity to play with the biggest names in world football, playing here is very enjoyable. "I really enjoyed it. Always good to score a goal!