Brazil legend Roberto Carlos lost 99% of football earnings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 08:31 · Archive

Roberto Carlos has revealed he lost nearly all his career earnings despite earning £85,000 weekly.

Brazil's World Cup-winning left-back Roberto Carlos has disclosed that he lost 99 per cent of his football earnings through financial mistakes. The former Real Madrid player, who once earned £85,000 a week, described having to rebuild from almost nothing after receiving damaging documents.

How it is being reported

• Brazil football legend 'lost 99%' of career earnings as warning sent to young playersMirror Sport · 27 Sept, 08:13
• Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos reveals he lost '99 per cent' of his football earnings - despite once picking up £85,000-a-weekDaily Mail Sport · 25 Sept, 12:56

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