Former Inter Milan, Roma, Fiorentina and Parma forward Adriano has set his sights on a return to Italy.

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The 32-year-old has been released by Brazilian club Atletico Parnanaense, but he has no intention of calling an end to his career.

"I'd love to come back -- I love Italy," he told Sky Sport Italia. "I want to play for a club who can help me get my head straight, even if that will all depend on the...

Atletico Paranaense have released former Brazil striker Adriano after just four games, dealing a blow to the striker's ambitious hopes of returning to top form and playing in the World Cup this year.

The 32-year-old former Internazionale forward had returned from two years out of the game due to injury and off-field issues and signed a productivity contract with Atletico which allowed the club to release him at any moment if he failed...

SAO PAULO -- Former Brazil striker Adriano is already attracting headlines for the wrong reasons as he tries to come back to football after nearly two years without playing.

Just two matches into his high-profile return with Atletico Paranaense, Adriano caused controversy by showing his disappointment at only coming on late as a substitute in a recent Copa Libertadores game against Velez Sarsfield.

Adriano, 32, had been warming up for the entire second half, but went into the match only in...

SAO PAULO -- The Brazilian team relegated in the match stopped by fan violence this weekend will ask the country's sports tribunal to annul the result.

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Vasco da Gama said on Tuesday it deserves the three points for the match because...