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When did Romário play wearing the Flamengo shirt?

Throughout 130 years of history, great players have been part of Flamengo. Among them is one of the biggest names in Brazilian football: Romário. A four-time world champion with Brazil, the former striker analyzed the current structure of Mengão and said he would “run riot” on the pitch.

— If I played for today’s Flamengo, with the structure Flamengo has, f*, I’d score goals like c*. I played for two teams that were very much at that level: Barcelona in 93/94 and Vasco in 2000. They were teams that had to be respected,” he said, before finishing:

— Today’s football is much more physical, and the tactical side is far more relevant than in my time. I believe I would be even more successful in today’s game — concluded Romário, in an interview with the podcast ‘O Gringo Convoca’.

What was Romário’s spell at Flamengo like?

Romário arrived at Flamengo after being named the best player in the world and winning the 1994 World Cup. In addition, the former striker wore the Mengão shirt from 1995 to 1999.

During that time, Romário scored 204 goals in 240 matches, averaging 0.85 goals per game, numbers that place him as the fifth-highest scorer in the history of Flamengo. In addition, with the Rubro-Negro, ‘Baixinho’ won the Copa Mercosur (1999) and the Campeonato Carioca twice (1996 and 1999).

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

At the moment, the Flamengo squad is enjoying a vacation due to the break in the calendar caused by the World Cup. Mengão’s next commitment in 2026 is scheduled for July 22, against Chapecoense, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Before that, however, Flamengo will hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal, including three friendlies. There, the Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica (POR).

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