Novak Djokovic scores penalty in exhibition football game in Brazil

Djokovic scores in charity football match

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic competed in a charity football match in Brazil alongside former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten on Sunday.

Djokovic was asked by his fellow Serbian Dejan Petkovic to appear in the clash in Rio de Janeiro ahead of a Brazilian league match between Fluminense and Cruzeiro.

The 25-year-old managed to set up a goal for his teammate and also net a penalty in the 3-3 draw at the Engenhao Stadium.

Former Brazil internationals Bebeto and Zico also played.

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