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VIDEO: Adriano unable to contain emotions after receiving AI-generated final message from late father during Flamengo testimonial for Inter & Brazil icon

<p>Adriano, who retired from professional football in 2016, returned to the pitch one last time as his first club Flamengo arranged a farewell match for the forward. The 42-year-old was joined by ex-Brazil stars Romario, Ze Roberto and Dida as 'Flamengo Legends' took on 'Friends of Italy'. At half-time, Flamengo arranged for a special surprise for Adriano as they played an AI-generated last message from his late father. The veteran forward could not control his emotions as he broke down in tears.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">"NEM CAVALO AGUENTA" 🥹<br><br>Com ajuda da Inteligência Artificial, a voz de Sr. Almir, pai de Adriano, foi recriada para uma linda homenagem ao Imperador em seu jogo de despedida no Maracanã. <a href="https://t.co/YrajfMDe5p">pic.twitter.com/YrajfMDe5p</a></p>— ge (@geglobo) <a href="https://twitter.com/geglobo/status/1868415294697255273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Speaking to <em>SporTV</em>, Adriano said: "It's a shame he couldn't be here, but I know he's happy with everything I learned from him. For me, the most important thing is the affection my friends have for me. It's not so much because I'm a player, it's the affection and love that everyone has for me. It's in my heart and I'm very happy."</p>

WHAT ADRIANO SAID ABOUT HIS FATHER

<p>Adriano spent six years at Serie A giants Inter over two stints and scored 74 goals in 177 matches. He won eight trophies during his time with the Nerazzurri including four league titles. For Selecao, he earned 48 international caps and scored 27 goals as they won the Copa America in 2004 and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2005.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Nowadays, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/adriano-spectacular-rise-fall-inter-emperor/bltfe82892f6369787e#cs8985109a4c882abf" target="_blank">Adriano spends his time back in his hometown of Vila Cruzeiro</a>, where the former striker has admitted he "drinks to oblivion" alongside his friends in the favela. His father's untimely death in 2004 had a long-term impact on his career as Adriano was no longer the player he was projected to be at one point of time. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ADRIANO?

VIDEO: Adriano unable to contain emotions after receiving AI-generated final message from late father during Flamengo testimonial for Inter & Brazil icon | Goal.com

Former Brazil international Adriano broke into tears after hearing AI-generated last message of his late father during farewell match.

VIDEO: Adriano unable to contain emotions after receiving AI-generated final message from late father during Flamengo testimonial for Inter &amp; Brazil icon