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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'd have won Ballon d'Or but football slipped through my fingers – I didn't want to earn so much while not performing
FORMER Brazil star Adriano has opened up over his startling fall from grace, admitting he could have won the Ballon d'Or if not for his hasty decline as a footballer. Adriano, 43, once had the world at his fingertips after bursting onto the scene with Flamengo in 2000. 3 Adriano reckons he could have won the Ballon d'Or if not for his sharp career nosedive Credit: AP:Associated Press 3 The icon was once a household name and one of football's most feared strikers Credit: AP He became a household name when he joined But following the 2006 World Cup, Adriano's form quickly declined and he began suffering numerous fitness problems due to his partying lifestyle. Adriano later admitted that READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And his career was never the same again despite playing for the likes of Roma, Corinthians and boyhood club Flamengo once more. Adriano, who retired in 2016, has since And now, the icon believes he would have 'won the Ballon d'Or with the mind I had today.' He told Amazon Prime Video: 'I wasn't in a good place mentally. After my father died, football slipped through my fingers. Most read in Football 'I went out to avoid thinking and the next day I was worse. I didn't do what I did because I wanted to party or let loose; I did it because I had a heavy heart.' Adriano also thanked Inter Milan for offering him professional help – which he did not accept at the time. Brazil legend Adriano breaks down in tears during farewell match after late dad 'sends message' using AI 3 Adriano also starred for Brazil before retiring from football in 2016 Credit: AFP He continued: 'They offered me admission to a specialised centre because I was depressed. 'But I didn't understand that I needed help. I thought what I was doing was normal, it was a big mistake. '(Former Inter president Massimo Moratti) always offered me everything in his power to help me, but I didn't accept it. I made a mistake.' Adriano also felt guilty at receiving huge wages while being unavailable to play, leading to his decision to quit Inter in 2009. He added: 'I spoke with Moratti and told him I accepted any sanctions they might impose on me. 'I didn't want to continue earning a high salary without being able to perform. I didn't have the brains to continue. 'I've always said I could have done more but that wasn't the case. Things happened that held me back.' Adriano's career stats Flamengo, 2000-2001: 59 games, 16 goals Inter Milan, 2001: 14 games, 1 goal Fiorentina (loan), 2002: 15 games, 6 goals Parma, 2002-2004: 44 games, 26 goals Inter Milan, 2004-2009: 163 games, 73 goals Sao Paulo (loan), 2008: 29 games, 17 goals Flamengo, 2009-2010: 51 games, 34 goals Roma, 2010: 8 games, 0 goals Corinthians, 2011-2012: 7 games, 2 goals Atletico Paranaense, 2014: 4 games, 1 goal Miami United, 2016: 1 game, 1 goal Brazil, 2000-2010: 48 games, 27 goals Trophies Flamengo: Serie A, Campenoato Carioca Inter Milan: Serie A x3, Coppa Italia x2, Italian Supercup x3 Corinthians: Serie A Brazil: U17 World Cup, South American Youth Championship, Copa America, Confederations Cup
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'd have won Ballon d'Or but football slipped through my fingers – I didn't want to earn so much while not performing
D'OR SLAMMED SHUT I'd have won Ballon d'Or but football slipped through my fingers – I didn't want to earn so much while not performing FORMER Brazil star Adriano has opened up over his startling fall from grace, admitting he could have won the Ballon d'Or if not for his hasty decline as a footballer. Adriano, 43, once had the world at his fingertips after bursting onto the scene with Flamengo in 2000. Advertisement 3 Adriano reckons he could have won the Ballon d'Or if not for his sharp career nosedive Credit: AP:Associated Press 3 The icon was once a household name and one of football's most feared strikers Credit: AP He became a household name when he joined Inter Milan four years later, becoming one of world football's most formidable strikers while winning three Serie A titles. Adriano, whose son plays in Portugal, also achieved stardom with Brazil's national team by forming an incredible attack alongside Ronaldinho, Kaka and Ronaldo Nazario. But following the 2006 World Cup, Adriano's form quickly declined and he began suffering numerous fitness problems due to his partying lifestyle. Adriano later admitted that the death of his father in 2004 saw him enter a cycle of depression and alcohol abuse. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FOOTBALL TRAGEDY Three football fans dead & at least 70 injured in stadium disaster And his career was never the same again despite playing for the likes of Roma, Corinthians and boyhood club Flamengo once more. Adriano, who retired in 2016, has since described himself as 'football's biggest waste.' And now, the icon believes he would have 'won the Ballon d'Or with the mind I had today.' He told Amazon Prime Video: 'I wasn't in a good place mentally. After my father died, football slipped through my fingers. Advertisement 'I went out to avoid thinking and the next day I was worse. I didn't do what I did because I wanted to party or let loose; I did it because I had a heavy heart.' Adriano also thanked Inter Milan for offering him professional help – which he did not accept at the time. Brazil legend Adriano breaks down in tears during farewell match after late dad 'sends message' using AI 3 Adriano also starred for Brazil before retiring from football in 2016 Credit: AFP He continued: 'They offered me admission to a specialised centre because I was depressed. Advertisement 'But I didn't understand that I needed help. I thought what I was doing was normal, it was a big mistake. '(Former Inter president Massimo Moratti) always offered me everything in his power to help me, but I didn't accept it. I made a mistake.' Adriano also felt guilty at receiving huge wages while being unavailable to play, leading to his decision to quit Inter in 2009. He added: 'I spoke with Moratti and told him I accepted any sanctions they might impose on me. Advertisement 'I didn't want to continue earning a high salary without being able to perform. I didn't have the brains to continue. 'I've always said I could have done more but that wasn't the case. Things happened that held me back.'
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'd have won Ballon d'Or but football slipped through my fingers – I didn't want to earn so much while not performing
FORMER Brazil star Adriano has opened up over his startling fall from grace, admitting he could have won the Ballon d'Or if not for his hasty decline as a footballer. Adriano, 43, once had the world at his fingertips after bursting onto the scene with Flamengo in 2000. 3 3 He became a household name when he joined Inter Milan four years later, becoming one of world football's most formidable strikers while winning three Serie A titles. Adriano, whose son plays in Portugal, also achieved stardom with Brazil's national team by forming an incredible attack alongside Ronaldinho, Kaka and Ronaldo Nazario. But following the 2006 World Cup, Adriano's form quickly declined and he began suffering numerous fitness problems due to his partying lifestyle. Adriano later admitted that the death of his father in 2004 saw him enter a cycle of depression and alcohol abuse. And his career was never the same again despite playing for the likes of Roma, Corinthians and boyhood club Flamengo once more. Adriano, who retired in 2016, has since described himself as 'football's biggest waste.' And now, the icon believes he would have 'won the Ballon d'Or with the mind I had today.' He told Amazon Prime Video: 'I wasn't in a good place mentally. After my father died, football slipped through my fingers. 'I went out to avoid thinking and the next day I was worse. I didn't do what I did because I wanted to party or let loose; I did it because I had a heavy heart.' Adriano also thanked Inter Milan for offering him professional help – which he did not accept at the time. Brazil legend Adriano breaks down in tears during farewell match after late dad 'sends message' using AI 3 He continued: 'They offered me admission to a specialised centre because I was depressed. 'But I didn't understand that I needed help. I thought what I was doing was normal, it was a big mistake. '(Former Inter president Massimo Moratti) always offered me everything in his power to help me, but I didn't accept it. I made a mistake.' Adriano also felt guilty at receiving huge wages while being unavailable to play, leading to his decision to quit Inter in 2009. He added: 'I spoke with Moratti and told him I accepted any sanctions they might impose on me. 'I didn't want to continue earning a high salary without being able to perform. I didn't have the brains to continue. 'I've always said I could have done more but that wasn't the case. Things happened that held me back.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Brazilian cult hero and Inter Milan icon Adriano opens up on the death of his father and depression battle
Brazilian legend Adriano has opened up on the tragic passing of his father during his time at Inter Milan, which he has claimed left him without 'the head' to continue to play for the club. Adriano was tipped to become one of the greatest Brazilian forwards of his generation, set to fill in the void left when Ronaldo Nazario hung up his boots, and won 48 caps. However, despite featuring in the 'magic quartet' alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Kaka at the 2006 World Cup, he never was able to reach the full potential that had been bestowed upon him. The death of his father left him struggling with depression, and he later admitted to having battled alcoholism, with a decline in form and performances mirroring the tragic loss. He has since revealed why he left Inter, where he would play 177 times and score 74 goals, in order to protect his team-mates. 'After my father's death I no longer had the head to be able to play for Inter,' the now-43-year-old former striker said. 'It's an event that hurt me so much, I chose to return to Brazil because I no longer had my head and, thus, I would have damaged the team and my team-mates. 'My father always did everything for my family and he was gone, I stayed and, as a man, I had to help my family because they needed me.' After becoming the star of the show with Inter, his career quickly went downhill, moving on loan to Brazil with Sao Paulo, before short stints with Flamengo, Roma and Corinthians. Between 2012 and 2016 he would have stints at Flamengo, Atletico Paranaense and Miami United, but would manage only one league game across that period, before bringing his club career to an end in the United States. 'People don't understand what depression is, I looked the same and everyone, but that wasn't the case,' Adriano continued, providing a heartbreaking insight into what he was going through at the time. 'Everyone has their own way of handling this thing, I had mine. I did what I felt in my heart and head. I don't care what people think, my friends and family were with me in this choice. 'I am very close to Javier Zanetti and Ivan Cordoba, at Inter they welcomed me like a brother, or like a son. Marco Materazzi did the same thing, he was always with me. They are people who gave me everything to try not to leave Inter. Even today when I hear them I am very pleased.' However, in December 2024 an exhibition match in Brazil saw Adriano reduced to tears as a message from his beloved late father was played on the big screens at the iconic Maracana. Footage showed the former Brazil star, now 39, burst into tears and struggle to stand up as the homage played out, pacing up and down with his head in his hands, with the game momentarily halted for the message to be played out. "NEM CAVALO AGUENTA" 🥹 — ge (@geglobo) December 15, 2024 Cult icon Adriano was left in tears after a message from his dead father was played thanks to the powers of AI Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify He played one half for both the Flamengo legends side and the Friends of Italy team, who had assembled to mark the official farewell to football of Adriano over the weekend. It was a star-studded line-up akin to something a video game might cook up; the Flamengo side featured legends like Romario, Edilson, Julio Cesar, Vagner Love, and was managed by iconic former international Zico, deemed the best Brazilian to never win the World Cup. The Italian side also had its own glittering collection of stars, with Mateo Materazzi, Ivan Cordoba, Dida and David Pizarro - as well as Adriano's son Adrianinho. The tears had already begun prior to kick-off after his grandmother appeared at the centre circle, and then continued when his son scored for the Friends of Italy side. Fellow Inter legend Zanetti has himself described what it was like hearing Adriano find out about the death of his father, telling Sports Illustrated in 2017: 'He got a phone call from Brazil: "Adri, dad is dead". 'I saw him in his room, he threw the phone and started screaming. You couldn't imagine that kind of scream. Since that day [Inter chairman Massimo] Moratti and myself watched over him as he was our little brother. 'He kept playing football, scoring goals, and pointing to the sky dedicating them to his father. After that phone call nothing was the same.' .
Travel Weekly
28-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Revisiting the advisor class of 2024
At the one- to two-year mark in an advisor's career, they're often busy fielding inquiries. That is the fruit of their labors paying off, said Kindred. 'Occasionally, they get so busy that they don't have that opportunity to keep working on their business,' she said. It's important to focus on marketing, lead generation, balancing communication and staying in touch with their existing client list, she added. Working on time management can be key to keeping advisors afloat. 'I try to teach our advisors the concept of discipline, because that's really going to help you be successful and also stay focused,' Kindred said. That often means saying no to things that don't fit in with a business model, are unrealistic or that an advisor doesn't have time for. Kindred has seen some advisors have success with implementing budget parameters, like only working with clients whose budgets are $5,000, $10,000 or more. That can help protect the advisor's time. Charging a fee can also help with time management, as it often weeds out tire-kickers. 'If you haven't already done it, convert into a fee-based model,' Adriano said. 'A lot of people get into the industry doing things for free, selling to friends and family, and they just don't know how to showcase their value.' He said he believes charging fees is key to growing and scaling a business, especially one that's been operating for a few years. It helps agents showcase a higher level of advising while also providing another revenue stream. Also key, he said, is ensuring advisors understand their responsibilities as business owners, something that ASTA's educational offerings focus on. That encompasses accounting, financial stability and legal duties. 'Once you get to that two-, three-year [point] where you know that you've got some momentum going behind you, this is where advisors should start looking at ways to solidify their business and making sure that it's future-proof,' Adriano said. Petras agreed that understanding the financial model of owning an agency is important to success. Advisors should capitalize on the bookings they're making, whether it's by selling add-ons like pre- and post-cruise trips or insurance, or specializing. 'They need to focus on consistent revenue,' she said. 'Where do I have a greater opportunity?' Another part of that is repeat business. Advisors should do everything to keep their existing client base in place, Petras said. Focusing on client communication, being there for them and keeping them loyal will equate to a regularly recurring revenue stream.
