The legendary Brazilian striker Romario has decided to launch a political career and run for election in the federal parliament from the Brazilian Socialist Party, said sportbox.ru with reference to Reuters.

"In politics, I will have more opportunities to help children and young people of my district, as well as children with disabilities. People, especially in poor neighborhoods, they see in me the same rights as themselves, and believe they can achieve what has I. I've always been an example for them, and now I must share with them all the things our Father in Heaven gave me "- said the legendary striker.

If elected, Romario has promised to stay on as director of his favorite club, "America" from Rio de Janeiro, which recently won a ticket to the first division championship of the state.