Brazilian football legend heaps praise on Benfica star: Missing him? | OneFootball

Romário shared a post on his social media with a highly complimentary tone towards Richard Ríos, the Colombian midfielder from Benfica. The former forward, who holds legendary status in Brazilian football, has been keeping an eye on the football of the red and white emblem.

The post made by Romário on his personal Instagram page shows a video of a play by Richard Ríos in Benfica's last match (a 3-0 victory over Tondela for the League Cup at Estádio da Luz).

The Colombian midfielder from Benfica is seen providing the assist for the second goal of the Eagles, scored by Dodi Lukebakio. The red and white player enters the area with the ball under control, deceives the opponents with successive dribbles, before delivering for the winger to make an easy finish.

Along with the video of Richard Ríos's assist, there is a caption written by Romário. The Brazilian football legend posed a question about the Colombian midfielder: "Are there Palmeiras fans missing him?", referencing the great play by the Benfica player - who is expected to start in the next match.

It is worth remembering that before heading to Benfica, Richard Ríos was one of the most important figures at Palmeiras, a team managed by the Portuguese Abel Ferreira. At the Brazilian club, he played 138 games over more than two years, during which he scored 11 goals and made 10 assists.

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