[ Roberto Carlos ]Former Real Madrid defender wants to manage Brazil

The former Brazil number 3 has revealed his wish to manage his country's national team
Roberto Carlos says being a coach is easier than being a player 

Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has expressed his wish to manage  the national team of Brazil.

The 42-year-old represented Brazil between 1992 and 2006, winning one World Cup and two Copa Americas and has now set his sights on managing the country's senior football team. 

"My objective is to coach the national team," he told Folha de Sao Paulo.

"I know I have a long way to go yet and for that reason I won't put a timeframe on how long it will take."

Since his retirement in 2012 the 42-year-old has held managerial roles at Turkish clubs Sivasspor and Akhisar Belediyespor and has revealed that being on the bench is easier than being a player.

"It's very easy. I was well prepared by playing football and living under pressure. I spent my career at big clubs," Carlos said.

"I've learned something from all the coaches I've worked with: [Mario] Zagallo, [Carlos Alberto] Parreira, [Vicente] Del Bosque, [Fabio] Capello, [Luiz Felipe] Scolari and Roy Hodgson."