“"I quit. I can't play anymore. I lack the desire to do it. "”

— Romário

Parei. Não dá mais. Não tenho mais vontade.
Source: Veja Magazine; 1886 Edition. January 5th, 2005.
Context: Announcing his retirement.

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Parei. Não dá mais. Não tenho mais vontade.

anunciando o fim da carreira, na terça-feira
Source: Revista Veja http://veja.abril.com.br/050105/vejaessa.html; Edição 1886 . 5 de janeiro de 2005

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Romário 13

Brazilian association football player 1966

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