Romário will make a dramatic return to professional football this Saturday, as America faces Petrópolis in their Series A2 opener. The club president announced he will play briefly, depending on the game’s flow. “I’ve been training to play the last 15 to 20 minutes,” he stated during a press conference in Teresópolis.
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Since retiring in 2009, Romário has retained a deep connection with America, a club passed down from his father. Now, he aims to play alongside his son, Romarinho, who recently joined the team. Despite his Senate responsibilities, Romário has been training at Granja Comary, a site laden with memories of his past football triumphs.
Romário’s comeback could also revive America’s finances. The club, struggling with debt and unpaid salaries, announced a new sponsorship deal with Superbet on Thursday. This partnership is expected to help settle longstanding financial obligations.
The season starts with a match at Giulitte Coutinho Stadium in Mesquita at 3 pm. Twelve teams will compete in Series A2, playing in a single-round point system where the top four will advance to playoffs. Only the champion will move up to the first division in 2025.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first five episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
