Soccer Aid 2025 announce late call-up for Brazil legend, 53, just hours before kick-off
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BRAZIL legend Rivaldo has been announced as a stunning late addition to the Soccer Aid 2025 lineup.
The 53-year-old legend, who last graced the pitch professionally back in 2015, is making a sensational return for the charity event.
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Rivaldo has been announced as a late call-up for Soccer Aid 2025
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Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will also be involved
Wearing the blue and black kit of the Rest of the World team, Rivaldo's return is one that adds to the growing importance of the game.
Fans are already buzzing with excitement at the thought of seeing the Ballon d'Or winner back on the field.
Brazilian Rivaldo, whose dazzling footwork and lethal finishing made him one of the greatest players of his generation, has kept a relatively low profile in the football world since his retirement.
But now it seems the urge to play again - especially for a cause like Soccer Aid — has proved too strong to resist.
One fan on X said: "I swear, if a similar announcement of Totti appears on here, last minute, I will lose my head. You've been warned."
Then another one read simply: "This is so cool as a real legend will be playing.
The stage is set for a thrilling evening, as Rivaldo prepares to line up alongside global superstars like Usain Bolt, David Beckham, and Michael Owen.
With all eyes on the legendary striker, Soccer Aid 2025 is set to be one for the history books.
England ended their SIX-YEAR wait for a win at Soccer Aid 2024 at Stamford Bridge which raised £15million.
Let's just hope that Rivaldo's fitness holds up and he can help raise more the charity game.
But the big question is, can he still deliver that signature Brazilian flair?
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