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Guardian Football

•6 Jun 2026, 16:28

Romario: “I’d give myself an 11 out of 10 as player”

Romário, the outspoken Brazilian World Cup winner of 1994, has returned to the heart of football in a new role as an interviewer, speaking with stars like Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Xavi Hernández and Iker Casillas for his YouTube project. More than three decades after leading Brazil to glory, he now reflects on his career, personality and politics with the same bold confidence that defined him on the pitch, blending nostalgia with sharp opinions about football’s past and present.