{"id":26455,"date":"2025-10-01T00:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/romario-surprises-argentina-or-real-madrid_314901_102\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T00:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T22:27:00","slug":"romario-surprises-argentina-or-real-madrid_314901_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/romario-surprises-argentina-or-real-madrid_314901_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Rom\u00e1rio surprises: Argentina or Real Madrid?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Barcelona striker Rom\u00e1rio de Souza Faria confessed that, in a hypothetical scenario, he would choose to wear the jersey of… Real Madrid or Argentina?<\/h2> \r\n
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Rom\u00e1rio de Souza Faria<\/strong>, one of the great legends of F\u00fatbol Club Barcelona<\/strong>, has once again made it clear that his heart is still ‘azulgrana’. In an interview with a digital media outlet in Brazil, the former striker had to choose between wearing the jersey of the Argentine national team<\/strong> or that of Real Madrid<\/strong>.<\/p>

The Brazilian, who played a season and a half at Bar\u00e7a<\/strong>, scored more than 50 official goals<\/strong> and won a League and a Super Cup in just 84 matches. Despite his short stay at the Camp Nou, Rom\u00e1rio left his mark as one of the most brilliant strikers to have played for the Catalan club.<\/p>

Rom\u00e1rio and Bar\u00e7a: a short but intense romance<\/h2>

About to turn 60, Rom\u00e1rio<\/strong> has combined his life between football and politics, but has never hidden his sympathy for the ‘cul\u00e9’ team. During the interview, when asked if he would prefer to play with Argentina or with Real Madrid, he didn’t hesitate for a second:<\/p>

Rom\u00e1rio: \u201cI would rather play with Argentina than with Real Madrid. I’m a Bar\u00e7a fan to the death<\/em>\u201d.<\/p> <\/blockquote>

The answer surprised the interviewers due to the historical background of the Brazil\u2013Argentina rivalry<\/strong>. However, the former player prioritized his feeling towards Barcelona<\/strong> over any national issue.<\/p>

The legacy of Rom\u00e1rio at F\u00fatbol Club Barcelona<\/h2>

Rom\u00e1rio<\/strong> arrived at Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> in the summer of 1993 from PSV Eindhoven<\/strong>. In his first season, he scored 30 goals in LaLiga<\/strong>, being key in winning the title. His finishing ability, his electric style and his skill in tight spaces made him an instant idol for Barcelona fans.<\/p>

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Although his adventure in Barcelona was brief, his impact remains in the memory of the ‘cul\u00e9s’ fans. Rom\u00e1rio<\/strong> was the main protagonist in the mythical 5-0 against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou<\/strong>, in which he scored a double and immortalized the ‘cow’s tail’ to Rafa Alkorta<\/strong>, one of the most remembered great goals in Bar\u00e7a’s history.<\/p>

Rom\u00e1rio: critical, passionate and ‘cul\u00e9’<\/h2>

In recent years, Rom\u00e1rio<\/strong> has been characterized by speaking openly about sports and political issues. On the football side, he has always defended Bar\u00e7a and has not hesitated to criticize their eternal rival. His statement that he would rather wear the ‘albiceleste’ jersey than the white ‘madridista’ one<\/strong> is a new example of his direct personality.<\/p>

In addition, on many occasions he has shown his admiration for historic Bar\u00e7a players<\/strong> and for the new generation led by young players such as Lamine Yamal<\/strong>, whom he considers heirs to the offensive style that has always characterized the club.<\/p>

With these words, Rom\u00e1rio<\/strong> is once again in the ‘blaugrana’ orbit, demonstrating that even three decades after his departure, his mark on Barcelona<\/strong> remains indelible.<\/p>