Roberto Carlos (b. 1973)

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Biography

Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, often recognized as Roberto Carlos and sometimes RC3, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He has been described as the "most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game", and one of the greatest full-backs in history. In 1997, he was runner-up in the FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2002, was runner-up for the Ballon d'Or. He is primarily known for his long career at Real Madrid and constant presence on the Brazilian national team.

Timeline

The story of Roberto Carlos, told in moments.

1973 Birth

Born Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha in Garça, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Started his career as a forward but was converted to left-back. Began at Uniao Sao Joao, a small club in Araras. Called up to the national team at 19 while still playing for a lesser club.

What did being converted from forward to left-back feel like? Did you always play defense like you were attacking? Was the national team call-up at nineteen a shock?

1996 Event

Signed with Real Madrid from Inter Milan. Spent 11 seasons in Spain. 584 matches. 71 goals from left-back. Won four La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies. Marca later named him in their "Best Foreign Eleven in Real Madrid's History."

What made Real Madrid feel like home for eleven seasons? How does a left-back score 71 goals? Which of the three Champions League trophies meant the most?

1997 Event

Scored a physics-defying free kick against France from 40 yards. The ball swerved impossibly around the wall and dipped into the net. It became the most replayed free kick in football history. He was 24.

Did you know the free kick against France would bend like that? Can you explain the physics, or was it pure instinct? How many times have you watched the replay?

2002 Event

Won the World Cup with Brazil in Japan and South Korea. Named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team for the second time. 125 caps for Brazil, fourth-most in the nation's history. Named to the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in a 2002 fan poll.

What did winning the 2002 World Cup mean for Brazil? Was that squad the best you ever played with? Did the All-Star Team selection validate your position change?

2012 Life

Announced retirement at 39. Over 1,100 professional appearances across clubs and international play. One of the few players ever to reach that number. Called the most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game. He played defense like he was still a forward.

Over 1,100 appearances -- was retirement relief or grief? Were you still a forward trapped in a defender's role? What does 'the most offensive left-back in history' mean to you?

Artifacts (15)

Grupo nun interior. Baloncesto - Fotografía

1994

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My Olympic Moment: Reflections on the Beijing Olympics

These are my personal reflections on the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

2008

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The Fall of Father Oprah: the Saga of the Alberto Cutie Scandal

The story of the fall of Alberto Cutie after a sex scandal which ended his priesthood with the Catholic Church

2009

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Texas on My Mind

Texas On My Mind is a series of articles and interviews with the nominees of the Texas Music Awards for 2010. It stands as a testimony to the existence of true music in the face of mediocrity. Texas...

2010

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Colloquial Spanish of Latin America (eBook And MP3 Pack)

COLLOQUIAL SPANISH OF LATIN AMERICA is easy to use and completely up to date! Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to...

2014

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Colloquial Spanish of Latin America: The Complete Course for Beginners

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Latin American Spanish as it is...

2015

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The nursing team before alarm triggering in the neonatal intensive care unit

Objective: describing and discussing the conduct of nurses before the triggering of the alarms by the electrical equipment. Methods: this is a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative...

2016

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"But I Say to You...": What Jesus Christ Thinks About Divorce and Remarriage

“But I Say to You…” What Jesus Christ Thinks About Divorce and Remarriage By: Roberto Carlos Fernandes Today, many marriages are destroyed because of spouses’ individualism and hard-heartedness,...

2022

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Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender

In "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender," author Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia takes readers on a candid and unapologetic journey through his life, revealing the inner workings of his unfiltered mind...

2023

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Relax

Descubra técnicas práticas e rápidas para aliviar o estresse no dia a dia.

2024

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Traveling Freely: Essays

A poet’s debut essay collection exploring American faults through the eyes of a Dominican American In Traveling Freely: Essays, Roberto Carlos Garcia explores intersecting topics such as race,...

2024

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O melhor de Roberto Carlos: melodias e letras cifradas para guitarra, violão e teclados

Neste volume do rei Roberto Carlos estão incluídas mais 45 músicas de sua longa carreira, tais como: Namoradinha de um amigo meu, É papo firme, As canções que você fez pra mim, Se você pensa, O...

1997

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Texas on My Mind, Heart, and Soul: Articles about 2010 TMA Nominees and Interviews by the Author

This is a compilation of articles and interviews of various Texas Artists that were nominated for the TMA [Texas Music Awards] in 2010.The examples of artists mentioned are Brenda Kay, Chip Murrey and...

2010

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Supraselective symbolization in digestive bleeding low meta-analysis and review of experience in our environment

Audience: Specialized

2010

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Fatique alarms in intensive care: describing the phenomenon through integrative literature review

Objective: To analyze scientific publications about alarm monitoring and alarm fatigue phenomenon in intensive care. Methods: Integrative review of literature held in databases Lilacs, PubMed and...

2013

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