of retirement to help Mogi Mirim - whom he owns
- move away from the drop zone
Brazil legend Rivaldo has announced his intention
to return to professional football to aid the
struggling club he owns, at the age of 43.
Rivaldo, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002,
retired in March 2015 after a glittering career in
which he represented the likes of Barcelona, Milan
and Olympiacos.
However, Rivaldo has started training with Mogi
Mirim - where he is also president - with a view to
playing for the first team, who are bottom of the
Brazilian Serie B with just three points from eight
matches.
While Rivaldo could return to action, he admitted
how much he actually plays in competitive
gametime is dependent on whether his knee is
able to stand up to the rigour of the sport.
"After much thought and analysing the pros and
cons, I have decided to join the team of Mogi
Mirim," he said in a statement on the club's official
website.
"I believe that training daily with the team, and
with my experience, we will get through this
complicated moment we are living.
"I know that once again I will sacrifice my family
for the sake of the club, but I hope soon to see our
team in a more honourable position in the
competition.
"I want my decision to help the players out of this
bad phase, because I believe that our team should
not be fighting against relegation. We as a team
should at least be vying for the middle of the table.
"I repeat that I am not coming back to play
regularly, but as I am an athlete with a current
contract, I want to help the players come out of
this complicated situation.
"I stopped playing professionally 15 months ago,
and if my knee is fine, I can even help in some
games, but the training will help me decide."
Rivaldo earned 74 caps for Brazil, scoring 34
goals
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