His end of career had been more than complicated. He had sunk into alcohol and drugs before becoming homeless. Former Brazilian footballer Valdiram was found dead late last week on the streets of São Paulo, Brazilian media reported on the weekend. According to their information, the body of the former player Vasco de Gama, teammate of Romario, bore traces of blows. Three men were arrested in connection with this case.
Top scorer of the 2006 Brazil Cup
In 2006 Valdiram Caetano de Morais joined the Rio club alongside Romario. He was top scorer of the Brazil Cup that same year. He had then changed clubs several times because of his addiction to alcohol and drugs. On Twitter, Vasco da Gama paid tribute to him.
Note falecimento do ex-jogador Valdiram.
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