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'Legend!' - Antony gets a visit from Brazil icon Romario as Man Utd outcast continues to shine for Real Betis

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<p>Antony recently crossed paths with Brazilian football royalty Romário. The encounter took place at Betis’ home ground, the Estadio Benito Villamarín, where the Manchester United loanee presented the World Cup winner with a personalised Betis jersey in a gesture of respect and admiration. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Romário’s place in football history is beyond question. He was a central figure in Brazil’s 1994 World Cup triumph in the United States, where his outstanding performances earned him the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player. That same year, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year, capping off one of the most dominant seasons of any forward in history. He was included in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002 and was honoured in the FIFA 100 list of greatest living players, curated by Pelé, in 2004. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Antony put out a tweet which read: "What an honour to have you here, idol, at this special moment in my life!! Thank you for the meeting, affection and words!! Legend!! @RomarioOnze". </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Que honra te receber aqui, ídolo, neste momento tão especial na minha vida!! Obrigado pelo encontro, carinho e palavras!! Lenda!! <a href="https://twitter.com/RomarioOnze?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RomarioOnze</a> <a href="https://t.co/fGD1egH1UG">pic.twitter.com/fGD1egH1UG</a></p>— Antony Santos (@antony00) <a href="https://twitter.com/antony00/status/1920916679837569358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT ANTONY SAID

<p>After a difficult spell at Manchester United following his £85 million move from Ajax, the winger has rediscovered his spark in La Liga. Since joining Real Betis on loan in January, the 24-year-old has found the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antony-speaks-man-utd-flop-scores-another-stunner-real-betis-last-gasp-win-espanyol/bltc9a2a729351113e5" target="_blank">net eight times across just 21 matches</a>—an impressive return given his previous struggles in England. He played a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/know-how-talented-man-utd-flop-antony-turned-down-better-offers-real-betis-transfer/blta2770b342432baf2" target="_blank">significant role in firing Betis to the Conference League </a>final, scheduled for May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland, where they will meet Chelsea. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?

'Legend!' - Antony gets a visit from Brazil icon Romario as Man Utd outcast continues to shine for Real Betis  | Goal.com

Antony caught up with Brazilian icon Romario as the Manchester United outcast continues to shine for Real Betis.

&apos;Legend!&apos; - Antony gets a visit from Brazil icon Romario as Man Utd outcast continues to shine for Real Betis

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