Brazil legend Adriano breaks down in tears during farewell match after late dad ‘sends message’ using AI
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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, scored for both sides in a 4-3 win for Flamengo in front of adoring fans at the Maracana.
![[Adriano broke down in tears during his farewell match]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6266788c-7b16-4537-b5d9-c5b07904bb2e.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
After 30 minutes played the game was paused and Adriano was honoured on the big screen as he watched a video of his late father, who passed away in 2004. His father's voice was recreated using AI, and the message for Adriano sparked tears from the 48-cap star.
![[A video of his late father was played with AI used to recreate his voice]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brazil-legend-adriano-breaks-tears-957883391.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Adriano was joined in his farewell game by former Brazil team-mates Romario, Dida and Ze Roberto, as well as his son Adrianinho. Around 21,000 turned up to pay tribute to Adriano and unveiled a banner of his face ahead of kick-off. His grandmother and mother were also present with the former even kicking off the match.
![[Adriano played for both teams during an emotional farewell]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brazilian-former-football-player-adriano-957737411.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Adriano retired from playing in 2016 after spells at Inter Milan, Parma and Flamengo and has lived a flamboyant lifestyle since hanging up his boots, including partying on a yacht and being crowned an emperor during carnival. Reflecting on his decision to arrange a final game, Adriano stated: "Many people asked me to say goodbye.
![[He also played alongside his son Adrianinho]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brazilian-former-football-player-adriano-957738868.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
