The traditional end-of-year party for the greatest player in the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo takes place this Sunday. The venue couldn't be anything other than the Maracanã, where he still holds the record for goals. A full house is expected to close out 2009, a year so successful for the red-and-blacks, with another show of skill and solidarity. Zico welcomes stars like Romário, Adriano, Gilmar, Falcão, Renato Gaúcho, and others today for the All-Star Game, at 17 p.m., at the Biggest Stadium in the World.

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The match promises to be a true spectacle, especially, of course, for Flamengo fans, who are still enjoying the team after their sixth Brazilian championship. Flamengo's greatest idol will be joined by the club's greatest idol in recent history. "Emperor Adriano" has been confirmed for the match later today. Adriano had already participated in the event in 2007, when he had just finalized his move to São Paulo. "Emperor" will be one of the players who will symbolically receive the Brazilian Championship trophy from Zico. Another Brazilian champion who has confirmed his presence is defender Ronaldo Angelim, who scored the title-winning goal in the last match against Grêmio.

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"We're very happy with the confirmation of Adriano and Angelim. They're two Brazilian champions, idols of the fans, and they'll make our event even more brilliant. Adriano said he was very moved to play alongside my father, as Brazilian champions, in a packed Maracanã stadium. It will be beautiful to see them symbolically receiving the Brazilian championship trophy in front of the fans," said Junior Coimbra, Zico's son and one of the event organizers.

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To form the attack of one of the teams in this star-studded duel with Zico and Adriano, another illustrious presence: the short Romário. After years of exchanging barbs, the Penalty Genius and the Gávea No. 10 have finally reached an agreement and will be on the field together soon.

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"My idea for this game, since it would be the last before Maracanã closed, was for the '94 team to face my guests. And after discussing this with secretary Márcia Lins, I started thinking about inviting icons, athletes who made history. And just because I had problems with Romário doesn't mean I wouldn't invite him. Even though I couldn't unite this team, I wanted to have some players. My son invited me, I spoke to him, he was happy and confirmed his presence. I've never mixed up my professional life; Romário is one of the greatest players football has ever had. He'll be participating, and we'll play together for the third time: Baresi's farewell, Udine, and now we'll see if Adriano can carry us," said Zico.

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Those who have already confirmed their presence at the main event are Gilmar Rinaldi, Rogério, Charles Guerreiro, Gottardo, Jorginho, Junior, Djalminha, Zinho, Fabio Luciano, Ibson, Bebeto, Alcindo, Renato Gaúcho, Amoroso, Ricardo Rocha, Falcao (futsal), Carlos Alberto (Vasco), Emerson (former midfielder for the Brazilian National Team), Adriano, Ronaldo Angelim, Romário, Juan, David, Andrade, Vagner Love, Adílio among others.

Meanwhile, in the preliminary round, Carlos Bonow, Bruno Coimbra, Alexandre Pires, Fernando Pires, Eri Johnson, Belo, Jose Loreto, Max Vianna, Thiago Rodrigues, Marcos Palmeira, Toni Garrido, Rodrigo Faro, Dado Dolabella, Du Moscovis, Kadu Moliterno, Heitor Martinez, Patrick de Oliveira, Nelson Freitas, Jorge de Sa, Marcio Garcia, Nicola Siri, Daniel Erthal, Thiago Lacerda, Marcio Kieling, Thiago Martins, Vinicius de Oliveira, Rogê, Sergio Cabral, Aécio Neves, Thierry Figueira.