The Lower House approved on Wednesday the granting of a monthly pension of 1,500,000 guaraníes (242 dollars) to 'Romerito' at the proposal of the ruling party deputy Walter Harms, who in that session recalled the triumphant trajectory of the former Paraguayan international.
"I want this people who vibrated with his moves, to have that gratitude today and give him a pension so he can live with dignity," said the legislator, quoted by local media.
Reactions have spread on social media on Thursday with opinions in favor, considering the player's alleged economic difficulties and as a way to recognize his sporting merits.
And against, arguing that he does not meet the age to receive that pension (60 years) and claiming that he did not know how to manage the much money he earned during his time at clubs like Mexican Puebla or Brazilian Fluminense.
In that sense, deputy Kattya González, who voted against, said on her Twitter account that the pension does not comply with the law and urged the player to reject it.
'Romerito' responded to the controversy today, claimed by some local media, and said that he values the fact that it is an economic recognition, more important than an honorary recognition.
However, he admitted to having a job that he did not specify, when the law to obtain that gratuity pension requires the beneficiary to not have income or certify that they are insolvent.
The former midfielder also recalled that this pension is the first one discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, since the proposal includes all the players who won the 1979 Copa América.
What is not clear is 'Romerito's' age, who said he is between 61 and 62 years old, while his biographies claim he was born in August 1960, which would make him 59 years old.
The pension for 'Romerito' will now have to be discussed in the Senate.
'Romerito' retired in 1998 at Sportivo Luqueño, the club from his hometown (Luque), where he began his career.
In the American Cosmos, he played alongside legends such as Pelé or the German Franz Beckenbauer.