Brazilian legend Romario will return to professional football at the age of 58

Veteran Brazilian footballer Romario Faria made his shocking comeback to professional football on Wednesday at the age of 58. Earlier in 2009, he had retired from football after a brilliant career.

58-year-old Faria has had a very successful career. He won the prestigious FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 1994. He also played for Dutch giants PSV and La Liga team Barcelona. At the 1994 World Cup, Romário scored five goals to help the Seleção win the prestigious tournament. In his football career, the Brazilian football legend scored more than 1000 goals.

According to Goal.com, Romario has registered himself as a player for America Football Club. He will also serve as president of the club where his son Romarinho will play alongside him.

After returning to football, the Brazilian player will take minimum salary from the club and donate all his salary to charity.

Romario said on his official Instagram account that he will not compete in the championship but will play some matches with his son.

“I am not going to compete in the championship, but will play some matches for the team of my heart and fulfill another dream by playing with my son,” Romario said.

Currently, América Football Club plays in the second division of Brazil’s Campeonato Carioca. They are also preparing for the start of a new season, which will begin on May 18.