Romarinho, son of Romário, elected president of América-RJ

According to UOL Esporte and Terra, Romarinho, son of former striker Romário, was elected president of América-RJ, succeeding his father.

Romário, joueur de football

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Romarinho, son of former striker Romário, was elected president of América-RJ, according to UOL Esporte and Terra. He succeeds his father in the role. The election took place on Monday 9 November, reports Terra. UOL Esporte states that Romarinho thus replaces Romário at the head of the club. The Brazilian media specifies that this election took place on Monday, without providing further details. The new president will take office soon, but no date has been communicated. This succession marks a new chapter for the club, which has not yet made an official statement.

Sources

  1. UOL EsporteFilho de Romário é eleito presidente do América-RJ e substituirá o pai (new window)uol.com.br
  2. TerraRomarinho, filho de Romário, é eleito presidente do America (new window)terra.com.br