MESQUITA, Brazil — América, a once-great soccer club in northern Rio de Janeiro, was recently on the verge of folding due to years of mismanagement. But then its most famous fan decided to come ...

Brazil legend Romario, 58, has registered himself as a player for America Football Club in Rio de Janeiro, where he also serves as club president.. After his registration was approved on Tuesday ...

Romario, who suffered from a knee injury in his first year with i2i, then joined the club’s academy in 2016, on an initial deal for 12 months. Ronaldo and Romario with team-mates at i2i academy ...

Romário's affiliation with Fluminense dates back to 2002-2004 when he had a brief stint with the club. He added, "Given the time constraints, he hasn't been able to replicate at the national ...

A penchant for the fast lane and night life made Romario a controversial figure before and after the 1994 World Cup. He was suspended, fined or both by three of the European clubs for which he ...

Romario had not previously played since August because of a lack of match fitness. Romario joined Fluminense in 2002, scoring 12 goals to lead them to the semi-finals of the Brazilian championship.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil–Vasco chose veteran striker Romario as its new coach on Thursday as the Brazilian club also urged for a hasty hearing on his positive doping test. Romario’s coaching ...

Former world footballer of the year Romario has had his first training session for his new Brazilian club Tupi though his move from American club Miami FC has not officially gone through.The 40 ...

MESQUITA, Brazil (AP) — América, a once-great soccer club in northern Rio de Janeiro, was recently on the verge of folding due to years of mismanagement. But then its most famous fan decided to ...