Happy Birthday, Roberto Carlos -- 7 facts about the Brazilian legend

An expensive gift

Roberto Carlos offered to play for Real Madrid for free after he left Fenerbahce. However, as Real had Marcelo, they didn’t call him back—and this turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Carlos then went to Russia to play for Anzhi Makachkala, where he was treated with the utmost respect by the club owner.

The owner of the club, Suleyman Kerimov, was such a big fan of his that he gifted him a Bugatti Veyron for his 38th birthday—which was five years ago on this day. How quickly does time pass? Very quick in beauty, that’s for sure.

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