About this episode

Wayne Rooney discusses with Romário the challenges Brazil faces in finding a successor to Ronaldo and reflects on the 1994 World Cup.

Why can't Brazil produce another Ronaldo? Have they lost what made them the world's most feared football nation? Wayne Rooney is joined by Brazil legend Romário to relive the iconic 1994 World Cup triumph, explain why Brazil are still searching for the next great No.9 and reveal why he volunteered to take a penalty in the World Cup final. Romário also names the greatest player he ever saw, agrees with Wayne that modern football has become too tactical and reveals why he'd have loved to play alongside Wayne.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Romário

Topics covered

• Brazil soccer
• Ronaldo
• 1994 World Cup
• football tactics
• No.9 position
• Romário

Keywords

• Brazil
• Ronaldo
• Romário
• 1994 World Cup
• soccer
• football tactics
• No.9

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1994 World Cup

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