Flamengo player says Brazil needed an opportunity like this

Eduardo Peixoto Rio de Janeiro

The American magazine Forbes named Adriano the epitome of Rio de Janeiro's happiness. And the Rio ambassador welcomed the 2016 Olympics, which will be held in the city. "I'm very happy. I found out when I was recording Angélica's show Estrelas. Brazil needed this. And we're waiting with open arms for all the delegations," said the Emperor of Flamengo. A silver medalist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Andrade also celebrated the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) selection. "We have a lot to gain in terms of improvements for the city. I'm happy, as are all Brazilians," said the coach.