March 04, (THEWILL) – On Friday, Brazilian and Real Madrid legend, Roberto Carlos, will play for a pub team in England after winning a charity “Dream Transfer” raffle on eBay in January.
The 48-year-old retired full-back will play for Barne United in Shrewsbury, western England and is expected to feature in a friendly against neighbouring Shrewsbury and District Sunday League side Harlescott Rangers.
The Brazilian, who won the World Cup in 2002, most recently played for the Delhi Dynamos in India in 2015.
Carlos remarked in a statement when it was confirmed in January that he will be playing for Bull in the Barne for one game: “I’m excited to play for Bull in the Barne in Shrewsbury, paying homage to when I nearly signed for Birmingham City in the 90s, which is very close by.
“I’ve heard that the team’s been down a number of players this season so here’s hoping my training is enough to help them up their game and bring what Bull in the Barne’s fans want to see.”
On his part, Ed Speller, the Bull in the Barne manager and goalkeeper said: “Roberto Carlos is one of those legends who’s inspired so many young players’ love of the game.
“My jaw absolutely dropped when we found out Bull in the Barne won the Dream Transfer and he’ll be playing alongside the team in Shrewsbury.
“It should be a right laugh for him to come see what we’re made of, with some tense free-kicks and hopefully no dodgy tackles.”
The raffle proceeds went to Football Beyond Borders, an organisation that assists disadvantaged young people.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
