143 selections with the Brazilian national team: Cafu is a true footballing legend. The elegant and tireless right-back, who notably worked for AS Roma and AC Milan, hung up his boots a long time ago, but we had the opportunity to meet him in a legends tournament organized as part of the Coupe of the world 2022.
“2002, it’s a great memory of course. We had a very difficult match against Belgium, I remember it very well. The Belgians have improved even more since then, they now have a superb team. You can realize a very good tournament. Brazil is one of the favourites, if not the favourite. The Belgian team has grown, it is now difficult to beat them. They are a formidable opponent. Belgium can win the World Cup… but I think it’s for Brazil this year”said the 52-year-old Brazilian, with the translation of Dejan Petkovica former Yugoslav attacking midfielder who wore the jacket of Red Star Belgrade or Real Madrid.
“I’m still fit. I might still be able to play for the national team, but I haven’t received my summons from the coach. More seriously, we have young players in our team who are performing really well”also said Cafu with a smile.
