Romario’s playing days may be over after traces of a banned substance were found in his system last week. The Brazilian legend admitted to using an anti-balding product that contained the banned substance (finasteride), but he feels he did nothing wrong. Who else doesn’t think it’s a big deal? His team. Vaso de Gama hit the skids this season and were looking for a new coach. Who better to fill the role than their balding doper? No one. So they’ve offered him a job for the next few months.

Vasco chose veteran striker Romario as its new coach on Thursday as the Brazilian club also urged for a hasty hearing on his positive doping test. Romario’s coaching contract will last through a tournament next month in Dubai, in the United Araba Emirates, and could extend through the Guanabara Cup, the first half of the Rio de Janeiro state tournament. He replaces Valdir Espinosa.

If he isn’t handed the maximum 360 suspension (though a 120 day is very likely), he’ll also be allowed to play because his contract will keep him as an active player on the club. Sounds like Brazil’s running a little short on players. We can’t imagine why.

Vasco wants quick trial for Romário [SI]
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