Flamengo v Inter Milan: Adriano surprises with his support | OneFootball

Idol of Flamengo and Inter Milan (ITA), Adriano has never hidden his support for both teams

In the last Club World Cup, some clashes between Brazilian and European teams drew attention. However, Flamengo and Inter Milan (ITA) did not meet on the tournament fields, much to the relief of Adriano Imperador, who is an idol of both teams. However, when asked who he would support in a hypothetical match-up, the former striker surprised everyone.

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While participating in the podcast ‘Boteco do Chula’, hosted by former striker Aloisio Chulapa, Adriano was asked: “Didico, if there’s a Club World Cup final, you’ll be invited, because you’re a big name, between Internazionale and Flamengo, who would you root for?”. The Imperador replied, without hesitation: “Inter.”

Furthermore, Adriano commented at another point in the interview that he heard the chant “bota para vender” (“put him up for sale”) from the stands at Maracanã at the start of his career at Flamengo. In Italy, however, the Imperador had a special song from the fans: “A player who shoots bombs. We stand for this Brazilian. Applaud, Adriano is on the field.”

HOW DID IT RESONATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

The reaction to Adriano’s statement on social media divided fans. “He was drunk at that moment,” wrote one. “I have my doubts if he understood the question,” defended another. “Artificial intelligence is taking over the world. And you guys believe in this montage,” pointed out yet another. However, the content was not modified by AI.

On the other hand, Adriano’s interview disappointed some Flamengo supporters. “Never in my life would I imagine Adriano saying this, I’m shocked,” commented one fan. “Funny. When he needed it most, it wasn’t Inter’s fans who embraced him,” recalled another, referring to Didico’s return to Flamengo in 2009, when the striker almost quit football. “He should drop several spots in the ranking of Flamengo idols,” concluded another.

HOW DID ADRIANO PERFORM AT FLAMENGO AND INTER?

In summary, Adriano, who came up through the ranks at Flamengo, made his professional debut in 2000 and was sold to Europe in 2001. In 2009, the striker returned to the club. Adding up both stints, he played 92 matches and scored 45 goals, winning titles such as the Brasileirão and the Carioca in 2001. At Inter, he played 177 matches, scored 74 goals, and won four Italian Championships and two Italian Cups, after all.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.