Romário assumed office as Senator for Rio de Janeiro.

Romário made his comeback, playing for America in the Carioca Championship Second Division.

Romário officially announced his retirement from football.

Romário announced his retirement from both playing and coaching.

Romário announced he had tested positive for finasteride (Propecia) after a match against Palmeiras.

Romário scored his 1000th goal, a penalty kick against Sport Recife, playing for Vasco da Gama.

Romário played his last game with the Brazil national team in a friendly match against Guatemala.

Romário was called up to the national team for a friendly match against Germany but was left as a reserve, leading to his temporary ban from the Brazilian team.

Romário de Souza Faria was born.