with brazil winning the fifa world cup a record breaking five times, it is no surprise that rio is home to a host of footballing heroes.

regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, romário de souza faria achieved incredible footballing success - crowned fifa world player of the year, whilst winning the world cup golden boot in 1994, romario attained legendary status.

holding the record for most goals scored in world cup history, is two-time world cup winner ronaldo - considered as one of the greatest players of all time, he is one of only three men to have won the fifa world player of the year award three times or more.