Romario: Before the fights I had sex, I was Jordan's soccer man. I got into politics for the girl with syndrome.

Romario, former player of Barcelona and Valencias, now Brazilian politician, has remembered his most memorable career moments for the “The Players Tribune” explaining why he got into politics.

His daughter. She was born with Down syndrome, made me realize that they needed help and had few representatives in politics. Now I'm known for their protection. They have the same right as us to be part of the” society.

Romerio's figure has always been linked to the concept of genius and irregularities. The ex-attack itself has stressed how difficult it is to get rid of the established label. In fact, I've never overlooked a training session. I know everyone was convinced that Romerio liked to celebrate and fuck women.

In fact, I've had sex before the games, but with my wife. And he didn't give me any trouble, but in the field, I was very relaxed and easy. However, when I scored three or four goals in the game, I became serious, handsome, and trustworthy. I don't think I was the best football player of my time, but I was probably the best hiter. It was kind of like basketball. When you had to make a basket, pass the ball to the Jordan. ”

Romerio left Brazil very early on, but he is an absolute idol, just as he was in Barcelona, who welcomed and valued him after his experience in the Netherlands. When I went to the SPV, I was 22 years old and I had never lived outside Rio. From the beach, suddenly, I was in a dark, cold place. Once the temperature had dropped to minus 17 degrees. I've been out of my house for three days, I'd been in a hiccup. When I moved to Barcelona I wanted number 11, it was my favorite number, but Cruiff, the biggest coach I've ever had, gave me the 10 to explain that in his best team they always play with that number”.

Among the various soccer stories, Romerio has a special show - he was proclaimed World Champion, but he risked not being. I would never have been called if Brazil had not suffered to qualify. I had debated with technical staff that played the qualifications for the World Cup with Uruguay. If Brazil hadn't qualified, they would practically have to leave the country. That's what they had to call me. That day I played my best match with the country of”.