Ex-Flemish player reveals he misses the pitch
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Adriano Imperador, legend of Flamengo, gave an interview to ‘Canal Ser Flamengo’, where he addressed topics such as his times as a striker in Rubro-negro, in the Brazilian National Team and even his presence in the new Museum of the club. During the conversation, the former player vented about having retired early, in addition to claiming to miss the times on the field.
“Wearing the shirt, entering the stadium, being able to score a goal. That's something we can't forget. But unfortunately I stopped too soon. It was my decision, it was a decision I wanted. I really saw that I didn't want to go on anymore, not because I lost the passion, but because I wasn't feeling very well. I decided to close it too early, but I miss it. That's what I miss, representing the shirt and the fans”, he revealed.
With two spells at the club, Adriano Imperador made history with the sacred mantle. Revealed at the base of Flamengo, the former player had two phases at the club. The first was from 2000 to 2001, when he was twice champion in Rio and scored 11 goals in 44 matches. After that period, the former striker went on to venture into Italian football.
In 2009, Adriano returns to Mais Querido and wins titles such as the sixth title of the Brasileirão. The former athlete remained at the club until 2010, and added another 34 goals and 10 assists in his 48 matches played. Imperador retired at the age of 35, in 2016.
Flamengo and Coritiba face each other for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The confrontation takes place this Sunday (20), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Couto Pereira Stadium.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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