Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has explained that an offer was once on the table from Everton for him to sign following his appearance at Goodison Park.
The left-back shot to fame in Europe particularly throughout his time at Real Madrid, where he joined in 1996 and made 527 appearances in all competitions before leaving in 2007. Spells at Inter Milan and Fenerbahce came before and after that period in La Liga respectively.
But, in different circumstances, an international match at Goodison as part of the Umbro Cup between Brazil and Japan could well have changed the course of the defender's career. Carlos played in that game and scored the opening goal of a 3-0 win for his country, with Everton later showing interest in his signature.
