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Romário and Casagrande traded barbs on social media

Tensions have heated up in recent days, and social media has become a platform for discussions between former players Romário and Walter Casagrande. The two former Flamengo players traded jabs and stirred things up in recent days with debates involving football and politics.

It all began when Romário attended a football event in Rio de Janeiro in recent days. Walter Casagrande took the opportunity to question the former Flamengo striker’s presence. In response, the “Little One” issued a statement.

In a statement sent to UOL, the outlet where Casagrande works, Romário explained that he is on leave from his parliamentary duties for 121 days and said: “It is natural for the senator to receive invitations to take part in activities, meetings, and institutional agendas related to football.”

WHERE DID ROMÁRIO GO?

Romário attended the FutSummit Rio event at the beginning of the week. The program is taking place over several days in Rio de Janeiro. On the occasion, former players, media professionals, and influencers were also present to follow the activities.

WHAT DO ROMÁRIO AND CASAGRANDE DO?

Romário is currently 60 years old and has held the position of senator of the Republic since 2015. The former player is on leave from the post, while Bruno Bonetti is currently serving as his alternate. The former striker is also president of América-RJ.

On the other hand, Walter Casagrande does not hold a role in Brazilian politics, but he is a columnist for the UOL portal. The former player has worked in the media since 1998, when he began working in television, remaining there until 2022.

DID ROMÁRIO AND CASAGRANDE PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

That said, Romário had a spell with Flamengo during the 1990s, after leaving Barcelona (ESP). The former striker played in more than 200 matches wearing the red-and-black shirt. Casagrande, meanwhile, played in around 40 matches for Mengão in 1993.

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