Roberto Carlos debut and goal with the Bull in the Barne

Robert Charles scored on his Sunday league debut for the English pub team The Bull In The Barne in front of about 100 spectators at Shrewsbury’s Hanwood Village Hall Recreation Center.

The 48-year-old, known for his powerful free-kicks, hung up his boots in 2015 but returned to action after the Shrewsbury & District League side acquired his services in a transfer draw on the auction website from eBay.

He came off the bench for a brief cameo in the first half, but was substituted for a breather soon after, before re-entering late in the second half to take a penalty, which he sent into the bottom right corner.

Unfortunately, the former Madrid player, who won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and three Champions League titles and four La Liga titles with Real Madrid, was unable to lead his team to victory against local rivals Harlescott Rangers. , as they lost the match 4-3.

“I am very happy to play again,” he told the PA news agency. “Football is amazing and although I’ve had the opportunity to play with the biggest names in world football, playing here is great fun. It’s always good to score a goal.”

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