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Jun 4, 2020 · Romário didn’t play for many years at Barcelona, but 16 months were enough to consider him a legend. One of the best talents in history, he was lethal, agile, gifted…and a samba lover. Although he didn’t have the best discipline, his impact was so great at the Camp Nou that Johan Cruyff had to reject […]
Nov 9, 2017 · Ageing like a fine wine, Romário left defences dumbfounded by trickery and speed of movement in the box. Much like Picasso with painting or Hendrix on guitar, Romário had truly mastered his art. By the time the 2002 World Cup rolled around, national interest in the Brazilian’s involvement at the tournament was at bursting point.
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Oct 10, 2023 · His fine form continued on the continent too, Romario scoring three times on the way to Brazil’s 1989 Copa America triumph, forming a cohesive partnership with Bebeto – a relationship that would only continue to improve in the coming years.
Jun 18, 2024 · World Cup-winning striker Romário, now also a senator/lawmaker, became president of his boyhood club earlier this year not only to save it, but also to play a few matches for the Rio state’s...
Mar 9, 2007 · The Brazilian football magazine Placar gives him 891. Many Brazilians mock his pursuit of Pele (whom Romario once described as “mentally retarded”). But Romario deserves his moment.
May 14, 2013 · One of the greatest Brazilian footballers, a rebel rarely out of trouble, reborn as a hard-working politician and a campaigner for disability rights. The BBC's Tim Franks went to...
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May 19, 2012 · Romário’s criticism of Brazil’s political establishment intensified in recent weeks as he focused on the country’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup, which have been marred by corruption...
