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

Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has sent an emotional message to his ex-clubmate Adriano, who retired from football ...

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the 'Emperor' in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a ...

Two decades on and at his long-anticipated Flamengo testimonial at the Maracana stadium, Adriano was overcome with emotional ...

The occasion allowed Adriano, 42, to formally say goodbye, 8 years after his last official match, and featured several Brazil ...

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 ...

Adriano leaves football and prepares for the final showcase before saying goodbye to the sport that has given him so much and ...

BRAZIL legend Adriano broke down in tears during his farewell match. The striker featured for both sides as his former club Flamengo Legends took on a team called Friends of Italy. Adriano, 42, ...

And it gets even worse at my age'. Adriano's scoring record for Inter dramatically dipped during the 2006-07 campaign and he only played a bit-part role the following season as he battled with his ...

World Cup, he gradually lost his place in the national team and club soccer, plagued by weight and alcohol issues.

Image Credit: AFP Rio de Janeiro: 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 ...