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Romário: ‘I consider myself one of the greatest players ever. An 11 out of 10’
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The Guardian·about 2 months ago

Romário: ‘I consider myself one of the greatest players ever. An 11 out of 10’

Brazil’s 1994 World Cup winner on being good without training, his political legacy and why he loves social media

Few people’s interview list over the past year features Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Xavi Hernández and Iker Casillas.

But then not many interviewers have the pulling power of Romário.

Thirty-two years after the former Brazil striker was crowned world champion and best player at the 1994 World Cup, he is travelling far and wide to speak with football greats for his YouTube channel.

Romário began his “face to face with the man” project a year ago.

“This whole Romário TV thing is a brand-new situation in my life,” he says.

“I’m really happy, enjoying it.

It’s so cool.

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