Flamengo Midfielder & Brazil Call-Up: Romario’s ‘Mistake

He was world champion with Brazil in 1994 and protagonist of one of the best eras of Verdeamarela. Therefore, he has criticized the current squad on several occasions for the poor performance it showed in Conmebol and FIFA competitions. However, this time Romario He made the news again for having suggested a footballer of another nationality as a reinforcement for the Canarinha.

After playing an all-star match at the Maracaná, a journalist asked the former striker which active colleague he would cite if he were on his mind. Carlo Ancelotti. Immediately, laughing, he said the name of a flyer Flemish who wears the Uruguay shirt. ” Can Giorgian De Arrascaeta do it?“he asked ironically.

A while later, the chronicler mentioned to Ryan (which currently militates in Vasco da Gama) as an option to take into account and the referent nodded in agreement. ” Yes, there you have it… good idea“he assured.

The numbers of Giorgian De Arrascaeta They talk to themselves. The steering wheel has 354 parties, 98 goals y 114 assists with the t-shirt Flemisha club in which he became an emblem. Previously, he went through Cruise (where he registered 49 goals in 186 games) and for Defensor Sporting.

Although he spent much of his career in Brazil, the midfielder was born in Uruguay, a team he represented in 57 duels and what he became 13 times so far.

Romario He scored 55 goals in 70 games with the Brazil and won four trophies: a World Cup, a Confederations Cup and two Copa América. At the same time, he also won the silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games.