After Romario's separation, Brazilian media talk about a new romance

59-year-old Brazilian football legend Romario has ended his much-publicized relationship with 22-year-old student Alicya Gomes — a romance that had attracted widespread media attention due to their large age difference.

According to Brazilian media, the pair have stopped following each other on social media, confirming the breakup.

Meanwhile, Romario was recently seen at a music event in Rio de Janeiro accompanied by a mysterious blonde, with whom - according to witnesses - he spent part of the evening in an "isolated corner", which has fueled rumors of a new relationship.

Romario and Alicya met during an election campaign and were first seen together in public in October at Rock in Rio, where the footballer took her to attend a Mariah Carey concert. Her identity was only revealed in February, after the couple were photographed several times on different outings in Rio de Janeiro.

The Baixada Fluminense student then made her Instagram account private, fueling speculation that the couple was trying to keep their relationship as private as possible. Romario had also organized a party for her 22nd birthday, publicly wishing her with heartfelt words on social media.

Their relationship sparked a huge debate on social media. Some defended the couple, saying that "age is just a number," while others claimed that Alicya would not have gotten close to him if he wasn't a football legend and an influential public figure. However, many fans defended Romario, recalling his contribution to the sport.

The former striker's love life, known for his outspoken statements about sex and relationships, has often been in the spotlight. Before Alicya, he was in a relationship with influencer Marcelle Ceolin, with whom he traveled to the paradisiacal region of Fernando de Noronha in 2022. That relationship also ended after a few months.

Romario has also been rumored to have had a brief romance with Maria Geusiane Santos, a 34-year-old brunette, whom he met during his 58th birthday celebrations.

With the recent breakup and the appearance with the mysterious blonde in Rio, Brazilian media are already talking about a new chapter in the former world champion's romantic life — a story that, as always, is attracting a lot of attention.