Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the 'Emperor' in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once promising career started.

Adriano leaves football and prepares for the final showcase before saying goodbye to the sport that has given him so much and taken so much from him. This evening, a parade of stars will take

The occasion allowed Adriano, 42, to formally say goodbye, 8 years after his last official match, and featured several Brazil greats including Romario and Julio Cesar

The 42-year-old was considered one of the world’s great forwards in the early 2000s before his career was derailed.