ROMARIO’s life off the pitch has been more colourful than his life was on it since he hung up his boots in 2009. The ...

As a result, despite Romario’s best efforts, Bulgaria’s Hristo Stoichkov earned the award instead. The striker won the Copa America trophy three times during his time playing for his country.

Julián Álvarez's first goal made him the fourth player to score in both Copa América and World Cup Semifinals, sharing the record with Messi, Romario, and Diego Forlán. Meanwhile, Messi tied ...

Barcelona legend Romario ranked himself above Cristiano Ronaldo while claiming he is as good as Lionel Messi. Both players are unarguably considered among the greatest legends in football.

Romario, who is a decorated footballer in his own right, is currently a senator in Rio de Janeiro. He won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 as well as two Copa America titles in 1989 and 1997.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not in the best five players of all time, says Romario, who puts himself in second spot behind Pele World Cup winner Romario has named himself the second ...