In an interview shared by Goal on the social media platform X, Roberto Carlos volunteered to participate in a fun exercise where he was asked to pick his favorite left-back from a series of duels, eliminating players until he arrived at his top choice. Of course, he was in the list, but his humility won out, and he eliminated himself before reaching the final.

“Marcelo vs. Andy Robertson” was the first choice the former Brazilian star had to make. “Ay, caramba,” he initially exclaimed, realizing how difficult the decision between the Real Madrid legend and the Liverpool player was. After a brief moment of reflection, Roberto Carlos chose: “Marcelo.”

Next came the matchup of “Ashley Cole vs. David Alaba,” and the former left-back confidently selected another Real Madrid player: “Alaba.” The third round proved to be a more difficult decision: “Patrice Evra or Paolo Maldini?” Roberto Carlos hesitated before responding. “OK, Maldini is my teacher, Patrice is a great friend of mine,” he explained. “Let’s go with Maldini.”

In the final matchup of the opening round, Roberto Carlos was faced with a tough decision between himself and Jordi Alba. Despite the considerable talent of the former Barcelona player and current Inter Miami star, Roberto Carlos had no doubt in his choice and chose himself.

Roberto Carlos’ final four

With the four semi-finalists defined, Roberto Carlos continued to eliminate players. “Marcelo or Alaba?” was the next question, and the Brazilian legend made an important clarification: “Marcelo as a left-back, yes.” This was a reference to the fact that David Alaba had also played frequently as a center-back, a position in which he has excelled.

The other semi-final proved to be a tight battle: “Maldini or Roberto Carlos?” But the Brazilian legend put his ego aside and chose the Italian defender. This left the final match-up: “Marcelo against Maldini.” Despite some hesitation, Roberto Carlos ultimately made his choice: “Ooh, Marcelo.”

Roberto Carlos and Marcelo: parallel paths at Real Madrid

Roberto Carlos and Marcelo share the distinction of having long, successful careers at Real Madrid, each staying with the Spanish club for more than a decade. Roberto Carlos arrived at Real Madrid in 1996 after impressing in a season with Inter Milan, where he stayed for eleven years. Marcelo, in turn, joined Real Madrid in Roberto Carlos’ final year with the club and succeeded him as the starting left-back after his departure, staying with the team until 2022.

However, the major difference between the two legends lies in their respective legacies with the Brazil National Team. Roberto Carlos is widely considered one of the most important defenders Brazil have ever produced. He was part of one of the country’s most successful eras, winning two Copa America titles and one FIFA World Cup (South Korea and Japan 2002), in addition to being a finalist in the 1998 World Cup in France.

Marcelo, on the other hand, did not enjoy as much success with Brazil. He never played in a Copa America, participated in two World Cups (2014 and 2018), where Brazil failed to meet expectations, and won only one minor title: the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Roberto Carlos, who was a key figure in Real Madrid’s famed “Galácticos” era alongside superstars like Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Iker Casillas, Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham and Raúl, shared his thoughts during an interview with Goal in 2020. The Brazilian defender was clear in his opinion: Ronaldo Nazario stands above all others.

“He was the best; there will never be another Ronaldo, the phenomenon. Not Neymar, Cristiano, or Messi—Ronaldo is unique,” Roberto Carlos declared.

He also reflected on how the game has evolved since the days when he and Ronaldo dominated with both the Brazilian national team and Real Madrid. “In our generation, it was harder to score goals; the game was more physical back then, and attackers were less protected. But Ronaldo could do it all,” he explained.

Roberto Carlos went on to shower praise on his former teammate and close friend, who joined Real Madrid in 2002. “I knew how incredible he was when he arrived, but many people in Madrid didn’t. He surprised a lot of people. I remember 80,000 fans being overjoyed and blown away by him,” he added.

Ronaldo Nazario picks his best players of all time

In a 2022 interview with The Guardian, Ronaldo reflected on the past few decades of soccer and boldly named his eight greatest players of all time. “I believe there’s a very special group where you have Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Pelé, Marco van Basten, Ronaldinho… I include myself,” said the iconic Brazilian forward, notably omitting Cristiano Ronaldo from his list.

Despite his personal opinion, Ronaldo acknowledged that this list isn’t definitive, encouraging fans to have their say. “Let the fans decide, let them debate it in the bars. But you can’t rank them, you can’t compare generations,” he concluded.

Roberto Carlos is another big name that can persuade any player to join a big event like this. Both super stars, R10 and RC3, pick the best players available to build their squads.

Most of the players are retired but they are still recognized names in any part of the world such as Cafu, Rivaldo, Carlos ‘El Pibe’ Valderrama, Hristo Stoichkov, Nani, among others.

Who are the stars of The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3?

All the players are stars, they were or are champions of Europe and other parts of the world, the big names are players who left a mark during their career and others are just beginning their careers.

Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao: Current UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid players.

Cafu and Rafa Marquez: Top notch defender, Cafu won a world cup and Rafa Marquez was a key part of the best Barcelona squad in the early 21st century.

Deco and Rene Higuita: Among the legends of FC Barcelona is Deco, Iniesta’s predecessor, and on the other hand Rene Higuita the famous scorpion-kick goalkeeper.

Patrick Kluivert and Ryan Babel: One is a veteran who was part of the Netherlands national team and the other is a well-known soccer player from the same country who also played with the national team and Liverpool.

Apart from the soccer players, other celebrities will also be part of the event, including Chad Ocho Cinco (NFL), Steve Nash (NBA), Jimmy Butler (NBA), Leandro Barbosa (NBA), among others.Check the full rosters in the article below.

After their career ended they have been traveling the world organizing all kinds of events to raise money for charities and doing these kinds of events where a long list of players come together to put on a show like no other.

But these types of events are unique and at the same time difficult to predict as the games with big stars are planned in a 4-6 days time frame due to the tight schedule of most of the players and celebrities that will attend the game.

The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3 tickets: How to buy them and how much they cost?

Tickets are available online on multiple websites, Ticketmaster is one of the websites that will have tickets available from $40 bucks (standing area) to $160 (section 101). Other tickets for The Beautiful Game are available on SeatGeak from $121 (best seats), $84 corner area, $225 midfield zone.

Buying tickets online is the best option as fans don’t have to buy tickets at the stadium booth. Another advantage of buying tickets online is the arrival time at the stadium, the earlier the fans arrive at the stadium, the more chance they will have to see the stars training before the game.

A world class soccer event will take place in Miami with a list of the best players in the world playing for Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho. The event will only be available once this year and will likely not happen again until 2023.

Most are soccer players, but each team will have available players from other sports such as Chad Ocho Cinco (Former NFL) and Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash. Other big players like UEFA Champions League winner Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao will also be part of the game.

The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3: TV Channel

This game for the The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3, Team Roberto Carlos and Team Ronaldinho at the DRV PNK Stadium in Miami will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz.

The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3: Date

Team Roberto Carlos and Team Ronaldinho play for the The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3 on Saturday, June 18 at DRV PNK Stadium in Miami. Ronaldinho has the best squad but Roberto Carlos also has a full roster of players with experience in Europe and winners of all kinds of tournaments.

The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3: Time by state in the US

ET: 6:30 PM
CT: 5:30 PM
MT: 4:30 PM
PT: 3:30 PM

The Beautiful Game By R10 & RC3: Teams

TEAM ROBERTO CARLOS

Goalkeeper:
#1 – Sébastien Frey – Former Fiorentina, Inter Milan play

Defenders:
#3 – Roberto Carlos – Former Real Madrid, Brazilian national team player
#12 – Fred – Brazilian influencer
#2 – Cafu – Former AC Milan and Brazilian national team player
#3 – Éder Militão – Brazilian national team, Real Madrid CF player
#5 – Ricardo Osorio – Former Mexican national team player

Midfielders:
#23 – Arturo Vidal – Inter Milan, Chilean national team player
#10 – Carlos ‘El Pibe’ Valderrama – Former Colombian national team, Miami Fusion player
#8 – Hristo Stoichkov – Former Bulgarian national team, FC Barcelona player
#10 – Rivaldo – Brazilian national team, FC Barcelona player
#28 – Denis Zakaria – Switzerland national team, Juventus FC player

Forwards:
#9 – Radamel Falcao – Rayo Vallecano, Colombian national team player
#11 – Amauri – Former Juventus FC, Fort Lauderdale Strikers player
#17 – Nani – Former Portuguese national team, Manchester United FC player
#17 – David Trezeguet – Former France national team, Juventus FC player
#1+8 – Ivan Zamorano – Former Chilean national team, Real Madrid CF player
#7 – Mariano – Real Madrid CF player

Other:
#19 – Leandro Barbosa – Former NBA player
#13 – Steve Nash – Brooklyn Nets head coach, former NBA player
#33 – Blessd – Colombian recording artist

TEAM RONALDINHO

Goalkeeper:
#1 – René Higuita – Former Colombian national team player

Defenders:
#6 – Aldair – Former Brazilian national team player
#4 – Rafa Marquez – Former Mexican national team, FC Barcelona player
#2 – Diego Lugano – Former Uruguayan national team player
#33 – Rodrigo Costa – Former 1860 Munich player
#2 – Gabriel – Former Grêmio, São Paulo player

Midfielders:
#10 – Ronaldinho – Former Brazilian national team player
#20 – Deco – Former Portuguese national team player
#21 – Paulo Dybala – Argentinian national team player
#10 – Roberto Assis – Former Grêmio player
#6 – Paul Pogba – French national team player
#14 – Blaise Matuidi – Former French national team, Inter Miami CF player
#8 – Ryan Babel – Former Netherlands national team, Liverpool FC player

Forwards:
#22 – Kevin Kurányi – Former German national team player
#777 – Rauw Alejandro – Puerto Rican recording artist
#20 – Vinicius Jr – Brazilian national team, Real Madrid CF player
#9 – Patrick Kluivert – Former Netherlands national team, FC Barcelona player

Other:
#23 – Diogo Snow – Brazilian artist
#7 – Lunay – Puerto Rican recording artist
#22 – Jimmy Butler – Miami Heat player
#85 – Chad Ocho Cinco – Former NFL player
#10 – Romero Britto – Brazilian artist

Roberto Carlos da Silva is one of the few players in the world to win a FIFA World Cup. He did so in the seventeenth edition of this tournament, in 2002, when Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 to win its fifth world crown, which still makes him the winningest National Team in the history of this competition.

The left-footed side back, also a Real Madrid legend, participated in a total of three FIFA World Cups: the aforementioned Korea Japan 2002, in which he was champion, France 1998, in which he tasted the bitter taste of a runner-up finish, and Germany 2006, which marked the end of his participation in this type of tournament. He is in the top 5 of Brazilian players with more World Cup matches played with 17.

What did Roberto Carlos say about Mexico’s chances in Qatar 2022?

Mexico National Team is especially hopeful of being able to transcend in Qatar 2022 what it could not in the previous 7 World Cups. Since USA 1994, El Tri has been unable to get past the Round of 16. Faced with this ghost that haunts Martino’s team, Roberto Carlos commented that he predicts that Mexico will not only overcome its nemesis, but will go much further.

“The most important thing is that theTata Martino understands that soccer is becoming very equal. Mexico has great players and I include them for at least the Semifinals…You have to believe that the Mexican National Team can reach the Semifinals because they have quality, they have organization. Soccer is very easy, if you believe they will be champions you can do it“, stated Roberto Carlos in a press conference held in Monterrey, Mexico.

Roberto Carlos’ sledgehammer blow to Franceand England

If Roberto Carlos’ prediction that Mexico will be one of the 4 semifinalists of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, it would mean that El Tri overcame the great powers it would have to face in order to be in the top 4 of the World Cup.

Thus, if logic holds true, Mexico would qualify as second place in Group C, below Argentina, which would tie it with the first place in Group D in the Round of 16, which, again appealing to common sense, would have to be France.

Once the reigning World Cup Champions are defeated, El Tri would have to face the winner of the match between the top of Group B (perhaps England) and the second of Group A (possibly Senegal). Thus, the quarterfinals would see Mexico possibly face England, whom they would have to beat to reach the semifinals, if Roberto Carlos’ prediction comes true.