He is especially famous for a free kick against France in the inaugural match of Tournoi de France 1997 on 3 June 1997.
Upon signing with Corinthians in January 2010, Roberto Carlos told TV Globo that he hoped to play at the 2010 World Cup and believed his return to Brazilian football may help him return to the national team, as manager Dunga had yet to settle on a left back [REF].