The legendary Brazilian goalgetter of yesteryear Romário de Souza Faria (58) will get his magic shoes out again next season to shine together with his son in the club colors of América de Rio de Janeiro, the professional football organization of which he is also chairman.
The 1994 world champion and former PSV striker wants to contribute to a possible promotion of América to the top division in Argentina from the beginning of May to the end of August. The champion of the second division of the Rio de Janeiro state championship can test his strength the following season against clubs such as Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco da Gama, all clubs that Romário has also played for in the past.
I will not play the entire championship, but I will play a few matches,” Romario explained on his Instagram account. “This way I can realize one last dream: playing together with my son.” Son Romarinho signed a contract with the club in March.
The legendary center forward ended his football career almost fifteen years ago, and then turned to politics. He was elected as a senator for the first time in 2015. He was re-elected in 2022.
Between 1988 and 1993 he scored 98 times in 110 Eredivisie matches for PSV, winning the league title in 1989, 1991 and 1992. In Europe he also played for Barcelona (34 goals in 46 matches) and Valencia (5 goals) during the 1990s. in 11 games).
