Jimbo 133 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 The former Brazilian striker Romario scored what he says is the 1,000th goal of his career in a match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The only other player to have secured this record is Brazilian legend Pele. But the 41-year-old admits his tally includes goals scored in youth, friendly and testimonial games. Romario's 1,000th goal came from a penalty kick in the game between Vasco da Gama and Sport of Recife in the Brazilian national championship. The fact that it was a penalty did not diminish the joy of his team-mates and the player was immediately mobbed. Surrounded by television crews, Romario dedicated the goal to his family and children and said it marked an extraordinary moment in his life. His wife and children were among those who came onto the pitch and it took 16 minutes before the game could be restarted. Despite the hype, there is controversy surrounding the achievement as Romario's tally is not recognised by football's international governing body, Fifa, which says it only counts goals scored in official tournaments. However, given his long and highly successful career, there will be few who begrudge the player his night of glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Greatest finisher I've ever seen, he made it look oh so effortless it was surreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 The former Brazilian striker Romario scored what he says is the 1,000th goal of his career in a match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The only other player to have secured this record is Brazilian legend Pele. But the 41-year-old admits his tally includes goals scored in youth, friendly and testimonial games. Romario's 1,000th goal came from a penalty kick in the game between Vasco da Gama and Sport of Recife in the Brazilian national championship. The fact that it was a penalty did not diminish the joy of his team-mates and the player was immediately mobbed. Surrounded by television crews, Romario dedicated the goal to his family and children and said it marked an extraordinary moment in his life. His wife and children were among those who came onto the pitch and it took 16 minutes before the game could be restarted. Despite the hype, there is controversy surrounding the achievement as Romario's tally is not recognised by football's international governing body, Fifa, which says it only counts goals scored in official tournaments. However, given his long and highly successful career, there will be few who begrudge the player his night of glory. Easier when you play a large portion of your games in pooper leagues though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Absolutely shameless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Absolutely shameless. Great player, but I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Absolutely shameless. Great player, but I agree. Must have started to score while still in the womb, even for a great player thats not easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 The leagues he's played in are no worse than several of the ones in which Pele played. It's all Bullshit, but having met the man, it's just incredible. He doesn't look like a superstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 The leagues he's played in are no worse than several of the ones in which Pele played. It's all Bullshit, but having met the man, it's just incredible. He doesn't look like a superstar. Erm...ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6098 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 600 of those were scored in the u11,u12,u13, dog and duck XI etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I scored 999 in the Sandyford Back Lane Champions Leaugue 1952 -1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 We'll be there... with 5Live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Counting own goals is taking it too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Counting own goals is taking it too far. I've seen you play Kojak, glass houses and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Counting own goals is taking it too far. I've seen you play Kojak, glass houses and all that. I'm not the one making the outrageous claims tubbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Counting own goals is taking it too far. I've seen you play Kojak, glass houses and all that. I'm not the one making the outrageous claims tubbs. I'm going on Romario's logic Dekka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9270 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 talking of sporting feats, heard about that woman in California who's dropped 14 Hole in Ones in the few months since taking up the "sport"? Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Lesbian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 By my reckoning I'll score my 1,000th tonight. The press have been informed. Counting own goals is taking it too far. I've seen you play Kojak, glass houses and all that. I'm not the one making the outrageous claims tubbs. I'm going on Romario's logic Dekka. I'll fucking Dekka ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 talking of sporting feats, heard about that woman in California who's dropped 14 Hole in Ones in the few months since taking up the "sport"? Clicky Euphemism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9270 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 she's started taking two pairs of trousers on the course with her. in case she gets another hole in one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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