{"id":1239,"date":"2017-08-05T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-05T10:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icons.com\/news\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2017-08-11T01:54:45","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T01:54:45","slug":"behind-the-signing-roberto-carlos-and-rivaldo-sign-for-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icons.com\/news\/2017\/08\/05\/behind-the-signing-roberto-carlos-and-rivaldo-sign-for-icons\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Signing: Roberto Carlos and Rivaldo sign for Icons!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here at Icons.com<\/a>, we are very lucky to\u00a0get to work with the world’s best footballers. It’s something we’re immensely proud of and at our most recent signing session we added two new names to our unbeatable roster. So, here’s what happened when we met the legendary Brazilian duo of\u00a0Roberto Carlos<\/a> and\u00a0Rivaldo<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The summer is a busy time of year in the world of football. Though there’s little to no action on the pitch, clubs across\u00a0the country and around the world are hard at work signing players for the season ahead. But, on Friday July 14th, in a plush hotel in central London,\u00a0Icons.com<\/a>\u00a0captured the signatures of the\u00a0two summer recruits\u00a0to beat them all. We signed Brazilian legends\u00a0Roberto Carlos<\/a> and\u00a0Rivaldo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Known the world over for their style and flair on the pitch, this iconic pair were two of the world’s very best players during the 90s and 00s. Meeting the duo for the first time was an\u00a0eye-opening experience as we shared\u00a0time between their duties at the Star Sixes tournament \u2013 a meeting of some of the greatest names in world football.<\/p>\n

It was an early start for us all but by 9am we were buzzing to meet two absolute legends. First up:\u00a0Roberto Carlos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The signing happened very quickly, as we got word the former\u00a0Real Madrid<\/a> full-back\u00a0was ready for action. Instructed to nip up to the 11th floor and join him in his\u00a0room, our team \u2013 well-versed in the art of a speedy\u00a0signing session \u2013 got things underway.\u00a0As self-confessed kit nerds, seeing all sorts of historic shirts, boots, balls and photos was a sight to behold. But seeing them personally signed by a FIFA World Cup<\/a> and three-time UEFA Champions League<\/a> winner made it all the more exciting.<\/p>\n

During this time, we reflected on what a great player Roberto Carlos<\/a>\u00a0was; a truly unique defender who lit up the game. How much would the powerful defender cost in\u00a02017, we wonder? A stalwart of Real Madrid<\/a>, Carlos still holds Los Blancos<\/a>‘\u00a0record for appearances made by a foreign player. No mean feat when you consider the Galaticos that have passed through that great club.<\/p>\n

After a few quick pictures with Roberto we were out the door ready and raring<\/span>\u00a0for the arrival of\u00a0Rivaldo<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

As we got the lift dow<\/span>n to the lobby, former Liverpool<\/a>, West Ham<\/a> and Portsmouth\u00a0goalkeeper David James stepped in to greet us. The legendary\u00a0England<\/a>\u00a0shot stopper\u00a0had a quick chat with our team and we wished him luck for the tournament. Luck that didn’t quite catch, mind, as\u00a0an England<\/a> team even featuring Steven Gerrard<\/a> couldn’t win the tournament on home soil. We make it 51 years of hurt now…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Of course, our team are no strangers to footballing superstars but a day up close and personal with this many legends of the game was still one to relish. Topping it off: FC Barcelona<\/a> and AC Milan<\/a> hero Rivaldo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A true gentleman, the 1999 Ballon d’Or<\/a> winner breezed through our signing session with every bit of the class he brought to the football pitch. Still as lean and fit as ever, the\u00a0legendary\u00a0attacker gave great care and attention to the products he was signing \u2013 fastidiously dotting his i’s and paying particular regard to ensuring he signed with the correct squad number. We signature buffs loved that!<\/p>\n

Adding his beautiful autograph to a superb collection of items, it was time for\u00a0Rivaldo<\/a> to be whisked away to face China at the nearby O2 Arena. Three-nil or four-nil for\u00a0Brazil<\/a>, we asked. It wouldn’t be that easy, he replied quite diplomatically.<\/p>\n

It was 7-0.<\/p>\n

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For our full range of Rivaldo and Roberto Carlos<\/a> signed products\u00a0check out\u00a0<\/strong>Icons.com<\/a>\u00a0now!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Follow Icons on Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and Instagram<\/a> for all our\u00a0latest blog posts,\u00a0special\u00a0offers and competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here at Icons.com, we are very lucky to\u00a0get to work with the world’s best footballers. It’s something we’re immensely proud of and at our most recent signing session we added two new names to our unbeatable roster. So, here’s what happened when we met the legendary Brazilian duo of\u00a0Roberto Carlos and\u00a0Rivaldo. The summer is a… <\/p>\n

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