Rivaldo fitness boost for Brazil
Rivaldo says he is "pretty certain" he will be fit to play in Brazil's opening World Cup game against Turkey.
The Barcelona striker has been sidelined for almost a month by a knee injury.
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The Barcelona striker has been sidelined for almost a month by a knee injury.
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