MIAMI – Former NFL broadcaster Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson took half in a line-up of superstars for a charity soccer match between Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos.
Ochocinco performed for Ronaldinho’s staff, and several other highlights unfold to Twitter.
One fan even requested Main League Soccer to join the Chicago Hearth Ochocinco staff, to which Professional Bowler replied:
“I am considering @SportingKC I now have my rights once I can really play and never be liable for the sector, ” said Ochocinco.
In 2011, Ochocinco participated within the trial of Sporting KC through the NFL lockout.
“It merely got here to our discover then. Principally, I can keep right here and prepare the best way I would like, which could be very cool. “I can not describe how grateful I’m to be right here,” Ochocinco mentioned.
He didn’t earn a contract with Sporting, however was in a position to prepare with the reserve staff to remain match and develop his soccer abilities for the NFL season.
“We predict his keep right here has been so good in so many ways in which we provide him the chance to coach with our reserves as they prepare on sure afternoons of the week and proceed to work in his type whereas they wait.”
Former Sporting KC striker Kei Kamara responded to Ochocinco’s tweet, wishing credit score for his introduction.
I would like my finders to pay the king
The previous NFL star receiver has improved his abilities since 2011 and proved it in Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos’ charity recreation “The Stunning Recreation”.
He scored two objectives, together with a formidable one post-close finish and penalty kick.
Not surprisingly, Ochocinco is competing in sports activities apart from soccer. Final summer season, he boxed at Biran Maxwell exhibition match.