Former Brazil and Barcelona forward Romario has officially registered himself as a player for Rio de Janeiro second-division side America-RJ, where he also serves as the club president. The 58 ...

Romario sobbed openly at the news conference; coach Mario Zagallo’s refusal to risk him had caught him by surprise, too. By 2002, Romario was 36, still scoring goals.

Romario played for Brazil at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, scoring five goals to help Brazil win the latter tournament. He made 73 appearances for his country between 1987 and 2005, scoring 56 goals.

Romario is very sorry, though he cannot remember what for. It was a desperate last attempt. Whenever Brazil have played at home this year the cry for Romario has gone up from the terraces. For the ...

World Cup legend Romario has blasted the 2014 contest and urged Brazilians to protest during the tournament. The striker-turned-politician is furious billions are being spent on stadiums instead ...

Former Brazil striker Romario has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42. "Officially I'm not playing any more. I've stopped," he said. "My time is up. Everything has been a lot of ...

Brazil's Romario, left, says he's close to scoring his 1,000th career goal, and Brazilians are preparing the celebrations, although the claim is being met with some skepticism.ERALDO PERES ...