Old heroes back in Brazil: Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos

Ronaldinho was the last World Class to back

The old idols are back to Brazil. The heroes who won the world title in 2002 resolved to finish their careers in Brazilian soil. Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo are the best references in the current Brazilian football.This week had antagonistic situations for them. The Corinthians, where Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo are playing, was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores (a South America version of UEFA Champions League) after they lost to Deportes Tolima, from Colombia, 2 – 0. There is currently a great revolt of the team’s fans in São Paulo city, who blame Ronaldo and accuse him of being negligent. Voted the best player in the world in 1996, 1997 and 2002, Ronaldo has played over weight for a long time.Moreover, Rivaldo, 38, debuted at São Paulo FC scoring a goal in the 3-2 victory against the modest Linense FC for the São Paulo State Championship 2011. Also, the goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a goal through free-kick, his 97th in career, the greatest goalkeeper to score goals of all times.The highlight of the week was the debut of Ronaldinho for Flamengo, in Rio de Janeiro. The city stopped to see him. The ex-Barcelona and AC Milan moved well in the pitch and helped the team win the Nova Iguaçu FC by 1-0 for Rio de Janeiro State Championship 2011.The country that exports more footballers to the Europe and Asia is watching the return of the stars from 2002 World Cup title in South Korea and Japan.

Ronaldo, 33, Corinthians

Roberto Carlos, 37, Corinthians

Rivaldo, 38, Sao Paulo FC

Ronaldinho, 30, Flamengo