Vasco Da-Gama: Last News

Marta is a sporting icon. In the realm of women’s soccer, there’s no one like her, with players of all nationalities labeling her as her idol and as the reason why they wanted to play soccer in the first place. This year, the 37 year old athlete is playing her last World Cup, and hopes to take the trophy home, a win that would be historic for herself and for Brazil, who’ve somehow never won the World Cup trophy.

READ MORE: Ironic 'FC Happy End' were relegated and lost 10-0 before folding all in one seasonHistorian Jean-Baptiste Prashant More once said: "Vasco da Gama indulged in some of the most heinous crimes. On October 1, 1502, he mercilessly ordered the killing of 700 innocent Malabar pilgrims.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is believed to be involved in a potential takeover bid of Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama which could see him use up some of his billions elsewhere.The Russian businessman, who has been owner at Stamford Bridge since 2003, has overseen five Premier League and two Champions League victories during that period.Abramovich might now be keen to try and taste similar success elsewhere, having watched his net worth climb to a stunning 10 billion over the past year according to Forbes.That ambition could well be fulfilled with Vasco da Gama, with the club on the lookout for new investors, with one of the groups interested said to involve Abramovich.Sport Witness have shared an update from Jorge Nicola that says 20 groups have been in touch with the club, and a Russian-based bid includes Abramovich in some form.They add that talks are currently evolving, and that Vasco president Jorge Salgado is set to travel to Europe where he will talk to the Russian group.While it is no confirmed whether Abramovich will be attending any meetings, the group in question is said to be 'led' by the 55-year-old.Will Chelsea retain their Champions League title this season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionBack in April of last year, Abramovich addressed Chelsea fans after the club announced plans to enter the disastrous European Super League.A club statement read: "The owner and board understand that involving the club in such a proposal was a decision we should not have taken.

World Cup together back in 1994.Ronaldo, who scored 62 goals for his country from 98 appearances after making his debut in 94', would replace Romario, who is eleven years his senior, in the team.The Inter Milan and Real Madrid hero has now explained how his colleague might not have taken that transition in the most positive way, and added details of how Romario would treat up-and-coming stars."I learned a lot from Romario and Bebeto," the 45-year-old told Italian Twitch show Bobo TV.Before laughing: "They were an inspiration for me even if Romario was a motherf***** because he forced young players to clean his boots or bring him coffees."The pair, who would play together on 19 occasions up until 2005, played in the national team with Bebeto, who scored 39 goals for Brazil between 1985 and 1998.Ronaldo added of Romario: "A few years later, in 1997 I was an important player already.Who is the greatest Brazil striker of all time? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"I had already won the Ballon d’Or and during the training retreat for the Copa America, Romario suddenly told me: 'Get ready, we go out tonight, don’t worry.'"He had prepared a ladder to climb over the hotel’s wall and there was a taxi waiting for us on the other side."We returned at 5am and I was exhausted the following day in training.

Daily Star Sport reflects on his career fuelled by goals and derailed by alcohol, sex and constant partying… If there were some concerns over his professionalism, no one could question Romario’s appetite for finding the back of the net during his playing days.His exploits for Vasco da Gama as a teenager caught the eye of clubs from Europe and he was snapped up by Dutch giants PSV in 1988.In his five seasons in the Netherlands, there was simply no striker on the same level as him, as Romario bagged an incredible 128 goals in 149 appearances under Guus Hiddink.Johan Cruyff recruited him for his Barcelona ‘dream team’ in 1993 and he carried on where he left off, steering the Catalan giants to the title with 30 goals in 33 La Liga appearances in 1993-94.Despite some fine performances, including a hat-trick in the Clasico against Real Madrid and in the 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United in the Champions League, he lasted just 18 months in Spain after a row with Cruyff.HAVE YOUR SAY: Who is the greatest footballer to have ever graced the game? Comment below.After contributing to Brazil’s World Cup triumph in 1994, Romario saw his stock fall dramatically and he headed back to Brazil with Flamengo before joining Fluminense and boyhood club Vasco for two more spells.His form would have secured him a place in the Selecao’s World Cup squad four years later at France ’98, but a knee injury robbed him of the chance to feature.

Liverpool have no intention of signing highly-rated Vasco da Gama forward Talles Magno. Rumours from the players' native Brazil claimed the Reds were interested in 18-year-old, who has been dubbed ‘the next Neymar ’.

Aston Villa could lose Douglas Luiz to their Premier League rivals this summer. The 22-year-old midfielder was the subject of praise from Dean Smith after Trezeguet’s first-half strike secured all three points, but it could have been his final appearance as a home player at Villa Park.

Liverpool 's interest in Brazilian prospect Talles Magno is reportedly hotting up, with the Reds the first club to make an official move for the teenager.

Liverpool are prepared to make a strong move to lure 17-year-old Talles Magno to Merseyside from Brazil.

Paulinho grabbed a deadly double as Bayer Leverkusen cruised past Frankfurt in their final Bundesliga game before facing Rangers.

Former Man City star Yaya Toure has been blasted by a club in Brazil after Botafogo's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg claimed he had misled them in transfer talks.

Yaya Toure has been slammed by a Brazilian club boss for misleading them in transfer talks.

Liverpool have targeted Talles Magno for their next generation of stars, as they adjust to a new Premier League financial reality.