Brazil great Romario to play for Rio de Janeiro team at 58

Retired Brazilian football legend Romario, now president of America-RJ, registered as a player for the team after 15 years. The 58-year-old aims to fulfill a dream of playing alongside his son Romarinho. Romario, famous for his World Cup heroics and over 1,000 career goals, will donate his minimum wage to the club.

Romario

His return to the pitch symbolizes a unique family bond and passion for the game. As he stated, “I’m not going to compete in the championship, but rather play a few games for the team of my heart and make another dream come true.”