Romario scores an own goal and fails doping test, blames hair loss treatment.
Former Brazil international Romario says he has failed a doping test after a Brazilian championship match because of a medicine he was using for hair loss.
The 41-year-old Vasco da Gama striker, who made a series of guest appearances for Adelaide United in the A-League last season, said he had tested positive for finasteride following a match against Palmeiras on October 28.
“I’m losing some hair and I have been taking this product for a while,” Romario said.
Earlier this year, Romario scored what he claimed to be the 1,000th goal of his career, although he admitted the total includes more than 200 goals scored in youth team, reserve, friendly and testimonial games.