Two world champions
Do you remember these two Barca-Brasilos?
They are two absolute legends. Not just in the Barca cosmos, but in world soccer in general. Do you recognize these two Brazilians posing together on Instagram?
They have a lot in common. Both once left their mark on Barca. Both became champions with "Blaugrana". Both became world champions, one in 1994, the other in 2002. And now they were together again. In the context of a legendary match. That's right, we're talking about Romario and Rivaldo.
2:1 victory in Brazil
They've turned a little grayer, and there's no denying that their careers have been over for a few weeks now. But in purely physical terms, Romario and Rivaldo still seem to be in top form. They were back on the pitch together on Monday night. They tangled for the Barca legends in Curitiba in Brazil against the "Seleção Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Legends". They won 2:1, with Rivaldo also scoring, the second goal being scored by Javier Saviola.
However, Romario and Rivaldo never played together in their heyday. Romario, now 58 years young, played for the 'Blaugrana' from 1993 to 1995. Under coaching legend Johan Cruyff, he formed the dream forward line with the Bulgarian Christo Stoitschkow.
Rivaldo, now 52, tangled inimitably for Barca from 1997 to 2002. His overhead kick goal from the 2001/02 season is unforgettable:
Oh yes, Romario and Rivaldo have one more thing in common: Both were world footballers. Romario in 1994, Rivaldo in 1997.
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