Rivaldo

Acting

Rivaldo

Born

1972-04-19 (54)

Place of birth

Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil

Known for

Acting

Credits

10 titles

Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira (born 19 April 1972), known as Rivaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played mainly as an attacking midfielder but also as a second striker. Often considered one of the best players of his generation, Rivaldo is also regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Labelled a "bandy-legged genius" by The Guardian (due to being bowlegged), although he was predominantly left footed he was capable of playing on either flank, and was on occasion deployed as a wide midfielder or as a winger. Rivaldo spent five years with Spanish club Barcelona, where he formed a successful partnership with Patrick Kluivert, and won the 1998 and 1999 Spanish La Liga ch…

Known for

Soccer Aid poster
7.3

Soccer Aid is a biennial British charity event that has raised £6.5 million in aid of UNICEF UK through ticket sales and donations. The event is a football match between two teams of celebrities and former professional players, representing England and the Rest of the World. Television coverage began on ITV on 22 May 2006 in a show presented by Ant & Dec. Soccer Aid was initiated by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes. The event returned on 7 September 2008 and again on 6 June 2010. England beat Rest of the World in 2012.

Soccer Aid

2006

Rexach. Correr es de Cobardes poster
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The film looks back at Rexach’s more than 45-year association with FC Barcelona, from his time as a youth player and first-team footballer to his work as a coach, sporting director, scout and presidential adviser. It focuses on his role in some of the club’s defining periods, particularly his relationship with Johan Cruyff, the success of the Dream Team, and his involvement in the discovery and signing of Lionel Messi.

Rexach. Correr es de Cobardes

2026

The History of the World Cups: France '98 poster
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France '98 was the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 32 participating nations, which spurred an attacking style of soccer that increased the number of goals per game. It was a World Cup full of surprises, such as the formidable Croatian team that finished in third place, Spain’s early exit in the first round, and the absence of Brazilian magic from a team that had been considered invincible. Relive the excitement of the best of soccer and France ’98.

The History of the World Cups: France '98

2000

Unidos por el balón de oro poster
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Unidos por el balón de oro

2024

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments poster
8.4

A feast for football fans keen to watch the greatest games, the best goals and the leading players to have appeared at FIFA's many tournaments.

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments

2018

VM-krönika 2002 poster
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The 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan was the first World Cup to be played in Asia. Sweden was drawn into what was known as the "Group of Death" along with Argentina, England and Nigeria. Sweden sensationally won the group after, among other things, Anders Svensson's classic free kick goal against Argentina. Brazil eventually won the World Cup gold medal and Ronaldo became the tournament's top scorer.

VM-krönika 2002

2002

Film credits

2000s · 2 titles

Series credits