2002 World Cup-winning midfielder and Brazilian legend Denilson has come out of retirement on the age of 44.
The midfielder performed his final match 12 years in the past when he featured for Greek facet Kavala.
He has nonetheless returned to energetic soccer, becoming a member of Ibis, a crew in Brazil’s decrease leagues.
“I can discuss now! IT’S OFFICIAL! The invitation appeared and after reflecting with my household… the daddy right here determined to return to soccer after 12 years! From at present I put on the shirt of [Ibis].”
Agora eu posso falar! É OFICIAL!
O convite apareceu e refletindo com minha família… o pai aqui decidiu voltar ao futebol depois de 12 anos!
A partir de hoje eu visto a camisa do @ibismania !
Boooooora 💪🏾👊🏾
— Denilson Present (@denilsonshow) March 22, 2022
Ibis have arguably the worst title in soccer historical past because of their 32-match winless run within the 80’s however boosted the survival hopes with a win final weekend.
“Let’s go away our historical past as ‘the world’s worst crew’ to the Eighties, when Ibis actually had been the worst on the planet,” membership chief Ozir Ramos Junior stated after the match.
“We’re not anymore – although we use it for advertising, so individuals know us.”
Denilson had a profitable profession and was one time a report signing when he joined Actual Betis for a £21.5 million.
