Romario’s emotional letter after his mother’s death

Manuela Ladislau Faria, the mother of the current senator of Brazil Romario de Souza and a key figure during the former striker’s football career, has died aged 86.

“With infinite sadness and with great longing, I physically say goodbye to my great love, my queen, a woman who gave me life and guided me on the path of faithfulness,” Romario wrote in his social network.

Romário, who did not give details about the causes of death, said he felt “unexplainable” pain in saying goodbye to his mother, known to all as Mrs. Lita.

The 1994 World Cup anecdote

He starred in a strange episode during the 1994 World Cup by reading a bottle every time he Romario He scored a goal with the ‘canarinha’, which ended up winning the fourth star for Brazil.

Romario He was selected as the best player of that championship, where he scored five goals, leading Baby.

“Today I lost my mother, but I also lost my best friend, my most motivated fan and my life teacher,” described the 58-year-old former PSV, Barcelona and Valencia forward.

“Mom, you will always live in our hearts. Thank you for everything!!! Rest in peace next to the Lord and hug my father for us. I love you forever!” added the former forward.

After hanging up his boots, Romário started his political career in 2010 and that same year he was elected federal deputy for the state of Rio de Janeiro.

His political career

In 2014 he was elected senator for the same state and, in 2022, he reconfirmed the seat for a new eight-year term in the Upper House.

As a parliamentarian, he is an outstanding defender of the cause of children with disabilities and for his contributions to sports law, as well as his brutal attacks on football entities and leaders.

He currently combines his work as a senator with the president of the América club in Rio de Janeiro.