Images that go around the world and provoke thrills. But let’s start from the beginning…
Tonight (15/12), on the other side of the Atlantic, specifically in Brazil and the legendary Maracanao Adriano he said “goodbye” to football, even with me eight years late. The “Emperor”, as he became known in Italy, in 2012, essentially, decided to end his career and while he was 30 years oldhaving played for Inter and Roma among others. He then had scattered games at Atletico Paranaense and Miami United to hang up his boots finally in 2016. But he never said his “goodbye” properly. Therefore, tonight, in the emblematic stadium of Brazil, a farewell match was held.
In a… celebratory clash between them Legends of Flamengo and Friends of Italythe veteran striker has seen many different people in his life, including, of course, his time with the Brazilian national team. Among others, there was big Zicowho previously found himself on his bench OlympiakouMarco Materazzi, Nicolas Burdisso, David Pissarro, Carlos Gamarra and Maicon, Maxwell, Petkovic, Julio Cesar, Leo Mura, Wagner Love, Ze Roberto and many more. A brief appearance, moreover, was also made by Ronaldo, “The Phenomenon”.
So before the match started, the event was already filled with a lot of excitement. Accompanied by his grandmother and motherDona Rosilda, Adriano saw the women in his life throw the… ceremonial first kick on the field. The “Emperor” remembered his father, who died in 2004twenty years ago, and was moved before the referee even blew the first whistle for this festive match. We remind, the sudden death of his father in 2004 destroyed him psychologically and played a key role in him never having the career he could have.
After a first half that saw few chances and many saves from Flamengo goalkeeper Julio Cesar, the two teams went to the dressing room at 0-0. Upon returning for the second half, there was a significant change for both teams. Adriano changed shirts, but kept the number 10, now representing the players who made history in Italian football.
It didn’t take long AdrianinioAdriano’s son, to score the first goal of the match. After his goal, of course, proud father he celebrated with a loving kiss to his son, during the Friends of Italy celebrations.
In response, just 15 minutes later, the Flamengo Legends equalized with a beautiful goal by Athirson and then they took the lead with Romario, who only needed one touch to send the ball into the net. The opposition, however, responded quickly with a header from guest of honor Adriano, who capitalized on Pizarro’s cross.
Towards the end of the game, however, it happened that upset everyone. And especially Adriano. The game was stopped for one tribute with images of Adriano’s father. And then, throughout the Maracana echoed his message to his son, which they made with artificial intelligence, recreating his voice. Adriano sobbed, unable to believe he was hearing his father. The former player has now officially completed his career wearing the Flamengo shirt. Rui scored for the Italians, but the Edelson leveled the match before Adriano, the “Emperor”, strike again to turn the score to 4-3 in favor of Flamengo.
MUITO EMOCIONANTE! ??
Voz do pai de Adriano foi recriada com inteligenia artificial para deixar um recado ao Imperador! ?? pic.twitter.com/fM3l1cP7x7
— Planeta do Flamengo ?? (@fla_infos) December 15, 2024
In his farewell game, Adriano Imperador was very emotional with a surprise…
Sua mae Rosilda and sua avo Dona Wanda que deu o pontape inicial.
Avo do Didico semper acreditou nele, era ela que levava ele aos treinos, fazia pipoca pra ele comer e semper incentivava o menino… pic.twitter.com/gaQPAb33D7
— PES MIL GRAU (@Pesgrau) December 15, 2024
Que momento FODA simplimente recriaram a voz do pai do Adriano em IA pedindo pra ele vestir do Camisa do Flamengo e se spedir.
A Ultima Batalha do Imperador.
Monstro Sagrado. pic.twitter.com/8FYZYox1PP
— breno??? (@bnlima_crf) December 15, 2024
Imagina ter Zico e Adriano imperador como idolos do seu time????
Impossivel alguem odiar esses dois???? pic.twitter.com/4CKdNGkQPI
— Central do Flamengo (@CentralFlaNacao) December 15, 2024
Em sua despedida e com o sorriso no rosto, Adriano thanks aos torcedores presentes no Maracana! pic.twitter.com/R9ERAFBAiG
— ge (@geglobo) December 15, 2024
REALEZA RUBRO-NEGRA ??
Zico entrega plaque commemorativa a Adriano Imperador em jogo de despedida no Maracana. pic.twitter.com/lMm0GNoWrB
— ge (@geglobo) December 15, 2024
Fim de jogo no Maraca!
Adriano Imperador leaves with goal and victory over MENGAO: 4 a 3! #ObrigadoImperador! Nacao te ama! ????#CRF
?? Paula Reis / CRF pic.twitter.com/xQOdYgta6q
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) December 15, 2024
O Rei, o principe eo Imperador! Torcida do Flamengo canta no Maracana: “Zico, Zico, Zico… Gabigol e artilheiro, Adriano Imperador”. pic.twitter.com/t0oXFDdAY8
— Pablo Raphael (@PabloRaphaelRUA) December 15, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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