Rivaldo calls for return of veterans to Brazil's national team

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- World Cup winner Rivaldo has called for the return of veterans Thiago Silva and Hulk to Brazil's national team amid a poor run of results.

Atletico Mineiro forward Hulk, 38, has not played for his country since 2021 while Fluminense defender Silva, 39, last represented the Selecao at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Rivaldo's comments came less than a day after Brazil's 1-