Former World Cup striker Romario was called up by Brazil again on Thursday -- for a beach soccer tournament.
The 39-year-old, who is still playing for Vasco da Gama, was included in the squad for a Beach Soccer World Cup qualifying tournament in Rio de Janeiro next month.
"On the pitch, he's a player like few others and he worries the opponents. Off the pitch, he's got a big name, he attracts the supporters," said Brazil coach Jorge Ferreira Alves.
It was not immediately clear how Romario would fit in the tournament with his club commitments.
Romario has scored two goals for Vasco since rejoining them in January and is expected to end his career at the end of the Carioca championship in April.
He was excused for Wednesday's Copa Brasil tie away to Uniao Rondonopolis to spare him the 11-hour plane and bus journey.
Romario last played for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier away to Uruguay in 2001.
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