Brazil legend and World Cup winner steps in as last-minute addition to the Soccer Aid line-up
A Brazilian great has been called up to play in Sunday's Soccer Aid with just hours to go until kick-off.
The 53-year-old, who is a World Cup winner, was announced as a member of the Rest of the World team on Saturday night.
The announcement came less than 24 hours before the annual charity game is set to kick-off at Old Trafford.
A clip was posted on social media which showed Rivaldo's name and famous No 10 being printed on a shirt.
The shirt was then carried to the the Brazilian legend, the caption reading: 'Rivaldo is playing at Soccer Aid for Unicef.'
Reacting to the news, singer Tom Grennan, who will be lining-up for England, said: 'Leave it out! Their team is a joke. But what a player. Barcelona legend.'
Oh btw... RIVALDO IS PLAYING AT SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF 🇧🇷 #SoccerAid pic.twitter.com/214rPnDk1F
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 14, 2025
Rivaldo was a key member of the Brazil team that won the World Cup in 2002 and claimed the Ballon d'Or in 1999.
He also won two LaLiga titles with Barcelona before getting his hands on the Champions League with AC Milan.
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