Romario on Vinícius's World Cup performance: ‘He made me eat my words’

Brazilian football icon Romario has publicly retracted his earlier assessment of Vinícius Jr.'s capabilities, admitting the young star has made him "eat his words." The former striker, known for his own prolific career with the Brazilian national team, had previously expressed skepticism about Vinícius Jr.'s potential based on his goal-scoring record for the Seleção.

Romario had stated that a player scoring only 10 goals in 50 matches for Brazil could not be expected to achieve much more. However, Vinícius Jr.'s performances, particularly in the recent World Cup, have evidently changed Romario's perspective. "I want to take back those words and congratulate Vinícius because he made me swallow my words," Romario said, acknowledging the player's impressive development and skill on the field.

The quote, shared on social media, highlights Vinícius Jr.'s significant growth as a player. His contributions have clearly impressed one of Brazil's most revered football legends, leading to this public recantation. This acknowledgment from Romario underscores Vinícius Jr.'s rising status in the football world and his ability to overcome initial doubts.

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I want to take back those words and congratulate Vinícius because he made me swallow my words, and he is showing football...