Rivelino

Rivelino

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Roberto Rivelino is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his incredible dribbling skills, powerful free kicks, and creative playmaking. A crucial member of Brazil's national team during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he helped secure the 1970 World Cup title. Rivelino's flair and style on the pitch have made him an enduring icon in the world of football, influencing generations of players.

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Rivelino held the record for the most long-distance goals in World Cup history before Messi equaled him.

una película repetida para el hombre que más remató desde los 12 pasos en los Mundiales
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-06-22
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Rivelino set a record of five goals from outside the penalty area in the World Cups of 1970 and 1974.

3 kỷ lục chờ Messi ở trận gặp Áo
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-21
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Rivelino previously held the record for goals scored from outside the box.

বিশ্বকাপে পরের ম্যাচেই যে তিনটি রেকর্ড ভাঙতে পারেন মেসি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-06-20
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Rivelino presents 'Topografías de lo invisible', a show in the Chamber of Deputies featuring 55 pieces he has created over the last 30 years.

El "artivismo" de Rivelino interpela a los Diputados a través de 55 obras
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-13
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Rivelino was a prominent player for Fluminense, known for his skill in the Brasileirão.

‘Ainda hoje me lembro da sua mão a apertar a minha naqueles 10 a 0’
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-08-10
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Rivelino's success in Saudi Arabia led to increased investment in Brazilian players.

Fluminense e Al-Hilal protagonizam duelo de surpresas nas quartas do Mundial de Clubes
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-07-04
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Rivelino was mentioned as part of the legendary Brazilian team from the 1970 World Cup.

Argentina, Brasil y el amor por la pelota | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-29
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