Ronaldo Nazario to David Beckham: Where are these El Clasico stars now?
Updated On: 01 May, 2023 09:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Some of those who played ElClásico are still at the forefront of football: they are commentators, coaches, ambassadors or even presidents. But there are also others with more exotic destinations
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El Clasico is the match that has brought together the most stars in the entire history of football. Renowned players around the world, from all over the world. Some of those who played El Clasico are still at the forefront of football: they are commentators, coaches, ambassadors or even presidents. But there are also others with more exotic destinations. We review some of the most striking:
Romario - FC Barcelona to Brazilian politics
The unforgettable 1993/94 LaLiga title race featured two Brazilian strikers starring on rival teams - with Bebeto leading outsiders Deportivo La Coruna and Romario at favourites FC Barcelona. It all came down to the final moments of the final games, with Romario’s Catalans claiming the trophy after Bebeto’s Galicians missed a penalty in added time. That very summer the pair together lifted the 1994 World Cup in the USA, with Bebeto’s rocking new baby goal celebration winning more hearts. More recently the pair have teamed up again, having both entered the world of Brazilian politics, and represented the ‘Podemos’ party in local and national parliaments.
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