Rivaldo - Early Years | Football Heroes

Rivaldo’s life as a young boy in Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil was filled with hardships due to his poor financial background. One can still take a glance of the marks of poverty in his physical appearance that were created due to malnourishment and loss of his several teeth. Even though he was signed by the Paulistano Futebol Clube in 1989, Rivaldo was considered physically weak by the Paulistano coaches. However, the soccer legend proved his worth and abilities on the pitch with his hardwork and love for t