Romarinho, Son of Romário, Elected President of América-RJ

Romarinho assumed the presidency of América-RJ after receiving 75 favorable votes from the club’s Deliberative Council, CNN Brasil reported.

The election took place on Monday, with two additional votes cast as null. At 33 years old, the former forward becomes the youngest modern-era president in the club’s history, according to UOL.

The transition to club administration follows Romarinho’s formal retirement from professional play announced just last week. His final appearance on the pitch came while wearing the traditional red-and-white colors of the Rio de Janeiro side.

CNN Brasil noted that the newly elected executive had already been active in internal club politics, attending recent administrative meetings before securing the mandate for the 2027 to 2030 term.

The leadership shift keeps the institution within the family following his father Romário’s tenure as president from 2023 to 2026. Their connection to the club traces back to Edevair, Romarinho’s grandfather and the father of the 1994 World Cup champion.

Meu pai deve estar feliz pra caramba. Foi ele que me ensinou a torcer pelo America. Tive a alegria de vestir essa camisa e de presidir o clube. Agora, ver meu filho assumir essa responsabilidade me dá muito orgulho. Ele conhece o Mecão por dentro, sabe o que esse clube significa pra torcida e pode contar comigo sempre, Romário said via a statement released through his press office.

The incoming administration inherits ongoing discussions regarding whether the traditional Rio de Janeiro outfit should transition into a corporate football entity known as a Sociedade Anônima do Futebol, or SAF.

Official inauguration ceremonies for the new executive board are scheduled for January 4, as reported by CNN Brasil.