9. He Punched Argentinean Hardman Diego Simeone In The Face
Though brief, the time Romário spent as part of Johann Cruyff's Barcelona 'Dream Team' was the most tranquil in his entire career. Alongside Messrs. Stoichkov and Laudrup, the diminutive goal-getter dazzled La Liga as his thirty-goal haul fired the Catalans to a fourth consecutive title. Yet even his time in Spain was not without controversy. In an otherwise tepid goalless draw with Sevilla, an apparently provoked Romário was given his marching orders after squaring up to midfield enforcer Diego Simeone. The Brazilian - a full six inches shorter than Simeone - demonstrated all his impetuous bravura by landing a left jab straight on the Argentine's face. Despite his considerable litany, the Spanish media were surprised by Baixinho's violent outburst; the dismissal was his first red card in a country where was not known as a volatile player. Little over a year later, the seemingly matured Romário was on his way out of the Nou Camp following a rift with Cruyff.
Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know).
He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.
