Miami FC's Romario of Brazil gestures during the United Soccer League (USL) match against Puerto Rico Islanders at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in this Septermber 10, 2006. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BRASILIA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The owner of more than 1,000 goals scored in his illustrious soccer career, Romario officially announced on Tuesday that he will retire from the sport.

    He made his announcement during the debut of his DVD entitled "Fury of Shorty DVD Romario is goal"

Brazilian soccer veteran Romario de Souza pauses between plays during the semi-final match of the Rio Cup championship between his team Vasco da Gama and Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium, April 11, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    "My last game was in November against International for the Brasileiro Championship. I don't have anything left in me. I have already put on two or three kilos," said the former player/coach of the Vasco soccer team out of Rio de Janeiro.

    The athlete's contract expired on the 31st of March of this year. The 42 year old is looking onto the possibility of play one last game to officially say goodbye to his fans and the sport. As of now, he is studying options of playing for Flamengo, Vasco, or even the Brazilian national soccer team.