SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Former Brazil great Rivelino struck a bizarre first goal at the new Corinthians stadium on Saturday, putting through his own net after taking a penalty against his team in a light-hearted exhibition match.
Many of the fans among the 20,000 crowd - less than a third of the capacity that will be in place at the World Cup venue next month – called on the 68-year-old to take the spot kick and he was happy to oblige.
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