To finish my cycle", revealed the former Mais Querido striker
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Former player Adriano, known as Imperador, officially announced that he will say goodbye to the pitch on December 15th, in a special friendly match at Maracanã. The match will be attended by former teammates from two of the most notable clubs of his career: Flamengo and Inter Milan. At 42 years old, Adriano will wear both shirts, playing time for each team.
< In an interview, Adriano commented on the importance of this moment for him and his fans. "A lot of people asked me to say goodbye. Despite having stopped a few years ago, I needed this match to finish my cycle. I owed it to everyone who supported and still supports me", said the former player.Revealed by Mais Querido, Adriano played 94 games and scored 46 goals in his two spells at the club. In the first, in 2000, he helped Mengão win their second Rio championship and the Champions Cup. Upon his return to Brazil, in 2009, he was a key player in winning the Brazilian Championship.
At Inter Milan, Adriano consolidated his international career. Between 2001 and 2009, there were 177 matches and 74 goals, in addition to seven important titles, including four Italian championships and two Italian Cups. His performance in Italy earned him the nickname "Emperor", which accompanied him for the rest of his football career. b>
Adriano has not played professionally since 2016, when he played two games for Miami United, in the United States. Before that, the striker had spells at clubs such as Athletico-PR and Corinthians, but without repeating the success of his times at Inter and Flamengo. In recent years, the former player participated in charity events, such as the Zico Star Game and Futebol Solidário, which raised funds for victims of the floods in Rio Grande do Sul.
Adriano's farewell will be organized by the company MTR7, in partnership with MCAsport and the firm Diogo Souza Advogados. The former striker will be the host of the event, responsible for inviting and calling up the players who will participate in the friendly. The event promises to be a milestone in the history of Brazilian football, celebrating the career of one of the great idols of CRF and Inter Milan.
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.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
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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An unprecedented and memorable feat in the history of the Rubro-Negra Grandstand
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On the historic day of the player Adriano Imperador's re-debut at Flamengo, in 2009, Torcida Urubuzada not only promoted a hearty party, but also marked the occasion in a unique way. For the first time in the club's history, a double mosaic was displayed, adorning the stands with an iconic representation of "Didico", as the player is affectionately called.
The scene was engraved in the memory of the fans present, with shredded paper filling the air and contributing to the festive atmosphere that enveloped the stadium at that unique moment. The double mosaic, with a "balloon" and a caricature of Adriano, was a show of support and celebration of the idol's return to the club he loves so much.
Adriano Imperador, known not only for his skill on the field , but also due to his connection with the fans, he was received with enthusiasm and emotion by Flamengo fans. His career at the Rio club is full of remarkable moments, and his re-debut in 2009 certainly ranks among the most emblematic.
FLAMENGO MAKES A HISTORIC WELCOMEThe Torcida Urubuzada, always engaged and in love with Flamengo , went to great lengths to make that day even more special. The double mosaic was the result of hard and collaborative work between members of the organized fans, who dedicated time and resources to create a tribute worthy of Adriano's return to the red and black colors.
The massive presence of the fans in the stadium, combined with the display of the mosaic and the party that spread throughout the stands, was an unequivocal demonstration of the Flamengo fans' unrestricted support for their team and their idols. Football, more than a sport, reveals itself as a powerful link that unites fans and players in a communion of passion and emotion.
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