Gilmar Rinaldi, Marcos Braz, Ronaldo Angelim... They all confirmed Adriano's commitment to Flamengo in the first half of 2010. However, the imperial word was missing. And early Saturday evening, the player told his followers that he's staying.

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Aboard his new car, which cost over R$280, the number 10 arrived at Leme beach with his son Adrianinho in his arms. Dressed in white pants, he went straight to the sea. He stopped, wet his son, and reflected. In the background, the Emperor's cries returned. But the verb in the song could have been changed to "stayed."

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- No amount of money can make me exchange this affection - he said, while explaining the reasons that made him refuse millions of euros from various foreign clubs.

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Júnior Negão's beach soccer team, Colorado, participated in the end-of-year game. Adriano barely moved, but he won a penalty and scored his team's goal in a 2-1 defeat. That was the least of it.

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Once again, the sea was a refuge for cooling off. As the sun sank below the horizon, a dip cleansed the soul. The journey to the car was bumpy. Dozens of fans surrounded him, closely following the striker's steps.

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Celebration of the Brazilian title

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It's great to be a champion, a joy beyond all others. Even more so to celebrate with family and friends. I was thrilled to win the sixth title!

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Why did you stay?

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(Adriano looks at his son) It was definitely for my family, my children, and my friends. No amount of money would make me trade this affection for the outside world. Here, I have them all to support me. I receive all the affection and I'm happy.

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Refuge in Vila Cruzeiro

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I continue going to the community as I always have, and I won't stop going. My true friends are there. When I'm not in the favela, I'm still surrounded by friends at home.