Former Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo, 43, might come out of retirement.
Rivaldo has begun training with Sao-Paulo-based club Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube, with the possibility that he may appear in games. Rivaldo started his career at the club, which plays in Brazil's B division. He is also the president.
The 2002 World Cup winner announced his decision to return to the pitch on Instagram.
Rivaldo's post (translated to English from Portuguese): "After much thought and analysis of the pros and cons, I have decided to join the players of Mogi Mirim EC in Brazil's Serie B. This doesn't mean that I am going to play because I stopped for a time and because I have only been administrating at the club. It has been 15 months since I stopped playing professionally. My knee is better and I could even help for some matches, but the training will help me decide."
Mogi Mirim could use his help if he can get fit. The club has three points in eight matches and is at the bottom of the table.
That's only if he can get fit though, which, at 43, might be a stretch for him. He hasn't played since retiring in March, 2014.
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