Romario says Brazil grateful to Baggio, calls Baresi toughest opponent

Brazilian legend Romario expressed gratitude towards Roberto Baggio for his missed penalty in the 1994 World Cup Final during an interview following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener. He noted that Franco Baresi was the most difficult opponent he faced in his career. Romario acknowledged Brazil's poor performance against Morocco, highlighting that the team was fortunate not to concede more goals. He mentioned Neymar is recovering from injury and could return to play soon. Romario is less optimistic about Brazil's chances in the tournament compared to teams like France, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina.

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