Brazilian football legend Romario takes office as president of 'America'

Romario, a former player of the Brazilian national team, took office as president of America, a club from Rio de Janeiro, after being elected in November, the club said in a statement, Report informs.

His term goes from 2024 to 2026. The ceremony took place in the Honors Hall of Club Municipal.

America Football Club competes in the Campeonato Carioca, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state football league.