Ronaldo, Bebeto to play Maracanã inaugural game on Saturday

World Champions Bebeto and Romário are among the stars that will play the inaugural game of the new Maracanã stadium on Saturday.

The list includes mainly players that shone for Rio de Janeiro-based clubs, as well as some players that have not retired yet.

Futsal star Falcão will also play the game, while famous fans from Rio de Janeiro’s big teams will sign Brazil’s national anthem.

The match which will be played behind closed doors, but the 8,000 workers that built the stadium will, however, be allowed to watch the game.

The stadium will host Brazil’s friendly against England in June, and may also host a game involving Flamengo or Fluminense in May.

Players that will play the game:

1. Bebeto

2. Ronaldo

3. Zetti

4. Carlos Germano

5. Renato Gaúcho

6. Júnior Capacete

7. Amaral

8. Giovanni (ex-Santos and Barcelona)

9. Aldair

10. Fábio Luciano

11. Edilson Capetinha

12. Falcão (futsal)

13. Emerson Costa

14. Léo Moura

15. Marcão

16. Donato

17. Serginho

18. Jorginho

19. Lira

20. Alexandre Torres

21. Ibson

22. Djalminha

23. Ricardo Rocha

24. Mauro Silva

25. Ailton

26. Zinho

27. Gonçalves

28. Valber

29. Luizinho

30. Donizete

31. Rogério Lourenço

32. Roger

Source: Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro