Roberto Dinamite, the greatest idol in the history of Vasco da Gama, dies

Roberto Dinamita, former Barça player and legend of Vasco da Gama, dies at 68

The former football player has not been able to overcome a bowel cancer he had been fighting against for several years and died this Sunday, according to reports.

Roberto Dinamite, Vasco's idol and former Barça player, dies at 68

The Brazilian was immersed in his fight against bowel cancer

Roberto Dinamite, the greatest idol in the history of Vasco da Gama, dies

He had been undergoing treatment for a bowel tumor since the end of 2021. The former player earned his career-defining nickname at the age of 17 when he scored his first goal for the club where he became famous.

Roberto Dinamite, Vasco's idol, dies at 68

Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, the player who wore the most jersey for the Rio de Janeiro club, was the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship and had a political career after the pitch. He had been treating cancer since 2021

Roberto Dinamite, Vasco's greatest idol, dies: see repercussions on social media

Several players, former players and supporters, in addition to official team profiles, spoke online about the death of Roberto Dinamite

Vasco's idol, Roberto Dinamite dies at 68 and the cause is announced

The player made history with the Cruz-Maltino jersey and scored over 700 goals in his career.