World Cup-winning former Brazil defender Roberto Carlos is about to make a return to motion subsequent month – for a Shropshire-based Sunday League workforce.
Shrewsbury aspect Bull within the Barne United, named after a neighborhood pub, could have the 48-year-old ex-Actual Madrid full-back taking part in for them for one sport after successful a charity ‘Dream Switch’ raffle on eBay.
The raffle additionally noticed East Sussex workforce Pevensey and Westham land the companies of former England ahead Eni Aluko for one fixture.
Carlos mentioned in an announcement: “I’m excited to play for Bull within the Barne in Shrewsbury, paying homage to once I practically signed for Birmingham Metropolis within the 90s, which may be very shut by.
“I’ve heard that the workforce’s been down numerous gamers this season, so right here’s hoping my coaching is sufficient to assist them up their sport and produce what Bull within the Barne’s followers need to see!”
Bull within the Barne supervisor and goalkeeper Ed Speller mentioned: “Roberto Carlos is a kind of legends who’s impressed so many younger gamers’ love of the sport.
“My jaw completely dropped after we came upon Bull within the Barne received the Dream Switch and he’ll be taking part in alongside the workforce in Shrewsbury.
Carlos (proper) remodeled 500 appearances for Actual Madrid in an 11-year stint with them from 1996 to 2007 (Martin Rickett/PA).
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“It must be a proper chortle for him to return see what we’re fabricated from, with some tense free-kicks and hopefully no dodgy tackles!”
Cash raised from the raffle, open to anybody related to a Sunday League workforce and costing £5 to enter, goes to Soccer Past Borders, a charity that helps deprived younger folks in the neighborhood.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
