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Brazilian football icon Romario has decided to lace up his boots once again at the remarkable age of 58, marking his return to professional football after over 15 years of retirement.
Romario had an illustrious career that saw him play for top clubs like Barcelona, Flamengo and PSV, while also winning the World Cup with Brazil in 1994.
The Brazilian legend, who hung his boots in 2009, and ventured into politics is set to make a comeback with America Football Club, a decade and a half after playing for the club in Rio de Janeiro.
Making a dream come true
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Romario, who currently serves as the president of America Football Club, has confirmed his registration as a player for the team, a move that also aligns with his desire to share the pitch with his son, Romarinho. Expressing his deep-rooted connection to the club as his "favorite" team, Romario emphasized that his primary motivation for this comeback is the opportunity to play alongside his son, rather than competing in league matches.
Announcing his return to professional football via Instagram, he wrote: "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, playing alongside my son. What do you think?"
Romario to donate wage back to club
Despite his return to the field, Romario has clarified that he will not be actively participating in championship games. Instead, he aims to fulfill a personal dream while contributing to the club's spirit. According to Marca, Romario has pledged to donate his earnings, set at a "minimum wage," back to America Football Club.
The club are in Brazil's second division, Campeonato Carioca, and the new season kicks off on May 18. Romario could surpass Kazuyoshi Miura (57) as the current oldest active football player, if he makes an appearance for the club.
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