According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Roberto Carlos made the comments at the Portugal Football Summit, where he shared his experiences of financial difficulties. The 53-year-old former Real Madrid and Brazilian national team player stated that he had committed errors, which led to his financial struggles. He urged young people not to make the same mistakes.
Roberto Carlos explained that he had a serious problem with an ex-agent and another of a family nature, which led to him receiving documents he was unaware of. He claimed that he lost all his history in a matter of days. The former left-back, who is currently an ambassador for Real Madrid, has spoken about his ability to reorganize his life and prepare for his post-playing career.
Roberto Carlos' comments serve as a warning to young footballers about the importance of managing their finances and being cautious when dealing with agents and other professionals.