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Phil CostaĀ·20 April 2018
š„ World Cup countdown: RomĆ”rio and his 55 goals for Brazil

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Phil CostaĀ·20 April 2018
With 55 days remaining until the World Cup, we remember the 55 goals that RomƔrio scored for Brazil.
Arguably, his most important one came against Sweden at USA ā94, which subsequently ensured their progression to the World Cup final ā a tournament they would go on to win, of course.
āInside the area I was the best,ā he said. Itās hard to argue. The striker known as Baixinho or āthe little oneā, was undoubtedly the centrepiece for Brazil lifting the trophy that year.
RomƔrio made 70 appearances for his country and scored 55 goals. An average of 0.71 goals per game. Only three players found the net more often than did: PelƩ (77), Ronaldo (67) and Zico (66).
On account of his goals and the influential role he played in earning the Seleçãoās fourth World Cup, RomĆ”rio has immortalized the #11 shirt in Brazil.