The former Brazilian footballer will, eight years after his retirement, have a tribute match at the Maracaná stadium.
Adriano is making headlines again. Not for something extra-sporty, as has been the trend in recent years. The Emperor surprises by organizing a farewell match. Although his career ended in 2016, while playing for MLS’s Miami United, he decided it was time to put the finishing touches on a career that, at the time, took him to become one of the most sought-after forwards in MLS. the world. The Brazilian spends his days in the Vila Cruzeiro favela, in Rio de Janeiro.
The former striker also made an impression by including David Pizarto in his call. They were companions of Inter Milan and in Rome (2010-11 season). The list also includes names such as Marco Materazzi, Iván Córdova, Nicolás Burdisso, Carlos Gamarra, Maxwell, Maicon, Julio César, Vagner Love and Zé Roberto. The match will take place on December 15, at the Maracaná stadium.
a fallen star
Last month, Adriano returned to the covers. Not because of his goals. An image of him went viral. He was drunk in the favela where he lives. Weeks after signing up, the former striker broke his silence and published an emotional letter explaining the decisions that led him to live away from high performance and revealing his alcohol problems. “I don’t do drugs, as they are trying to prove. I don’t like crime, but of course I could have done it. I don’t like going out to parties. I always go to the same place in my neighborhood, the Naná kiosk. If you want to meet me, come. I drink every other day, yes. (And other days too.) How does someone like me end up drinking almost every day? I don’t like giving explanations to others. But here is one. I drink because it’s not easy to be a promise who remains in debt. And at my age, things are getting worse. » wrote.
In his reflection, he spoke of the pressure he feels due to the fact that this is a broken promise. “Do you know what it feels like to be a promise? I know. Even a broken promise. Biggest waste in football: me. I like that word, waste. Not just because of how it seems, but because I’m obsessed with wasting my life. I’m fine like this, in a frenzied waste. “I appreciate that stigma,” he says.
The one who was once described as Ronaldo’s successor assures that he feels serene in his everyday life. “Now you see it for yourself. Is there something wrong with the way we hang out here? No, I’m sorry to disappoint you. But the only thing I look for in Vila Cruzeiro is peace. Here I walk barefoot and shirtless, only in shorts. I play dominoes, I sit on the sidewalk, I remember my childhood stories, I listen to music, I dance with my friends and I sleep on the ground. I see my father in each of these alleys. What more do I want? I don’t even bring women here. I joke even less with girls who come from my community. Because I just want to be at peace and remember my essence. That’s why I always come back here. I’m really respected here. This is my story. Here I learned what a community is. Vila Cruzeiro is not the best place in the world. Vila Cruzeiro is my home,” he concluded.
Source: Latercera
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