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Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Masks, parties, nightclubs and lateness: players fined by club 😳
Douglas Luiz will be fined by Juventus after skipping the team's gathering, and will have to pay a sum that can reach up to 120,000 euros. This is not the first case of a player being punished with a fine by their own club for indiscipline: the Brazilian is in good company. Here is a list of famous cases of players fined by their own clubs. 🕺🏾 Ronaldinho in the nightclub Genius and recklessness: how else to define a player like Ronaldinho? At Milan, the Brazilian brought a lot of class, but just as many headaches for Adriano Galliani, who didn't seem to be able to limit the player's desire to party. We are in September 2009 and, on the eve of the Champions League match against Zurich (lost 1-0 at San Siro), Dinho gets caught in the Shocking Club nightclub dancing until 2:30 in the morning. So Galliani decides to take a hard line, after the umpteenth offense by the Brazilian. ✈️ Flight and delay, the case of Adriano A few months earlier, on the other side of the Milan derby, another Brazilian had caused problems for his club. We are talking about Adriano, who started 2009 by getting fined for returning late from the winter break. Mourinho doesn't seem too irritated, but the club decides to take a hard line. For two reasons: it wasn't the first training session skipped during the season, and the statements by Adriano's spokesperson, who claimed that the Nerazzurri hadn't booked the return flight from Brazil, weren't appreciated. 🤦🏻♂️ How many Cassanate Who was practically a habitué of fines was Antonio Cassano: during his time at Roma, he got into all sorts of trouble, getting fined by the club on more than one occasion. Some examples? In 2004, he was expelled for slapping Chiellini, in 2005 he refused to come on the field in a friendly after Spalletti took the captain's armband away from him and gave it to Montella. On another occasion, he called team manager Tempestilli and told him, "I'm sick of being on the bench for these four ****". And the list goes on... Even away from Roma, Cassano's outbursts didn't end: in 2013, Inter put him out of the squad and fined him 40,000 euros after a violent argument with coach Stramaccioni. 🥷 The Ninja's New Year's Eve And speaking of Roma, how can we forget the episode of Radja Nainggolan's New Year's Eve, which he celebrated in a rather unsuitable way. Alcohol, cigarettes, and blasphemies on a padel court, all documented with a social media live video by the player himself, which quickly went viral. Result? A fine of 100,000 euros and the player's exclusion from several matches. 🦸🏻♂️ Aubameyang's mask In the case of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, there were no outrageous behaviors, but a celebration... with the wrong brand. To celebrate a goal in the derby against Schalke 04, Aubameyang put on a mask. The problem? The mask was from Nike, while Dortmund was sponsored by Puma, and the club decided to fine the player. It wouldn't be the only fine in his career for the Gabonese player, who was sanctioned by the CAF for publishing sarcastic tweets about the African confederation after his national team was stuck in an airport in Gambia, forced to sleep on the floor. 💸 Mutu, what a blow! If normally fines can reach up to 30% of a player's salary, Adrian Mutu was forced to pay Chelsea a whopping 17 million euros. The reason? The fact that the player had tested positive for cocaine in a doping test, violating his contract with Chelsea. The Romanian tried to appeal against the situation, but to no avail. ⏰ Dembélé's alarm clock If today Ousmane Dembélé is one of the heroes of PSG's Champions League victory, in 2018 his reputation was quite different: after becoming one of the most expensive signings in football history by joining Barcelona, he failed to convince the Blaugrana that he was worth the money spent on him. Besides his performance on the field, his immature behavior off the field didn't help, particularly his chronic lateness. So, after yet another delay, of two hours, to a training session, the Catalan club decided to fine him 100,000 euros. The justification for the delay? "I didn't hear the alarm clock". 💥 Tough punishment for the Apache One of the toughest sanctions ever imposed by a club on one of its players was the fine received by Carlos Tevez during his time at Manchester City. One million pounds, equivalent to four weeks' salary, plus a two-week suspension. The reason? The Apache's bad behavior, which the club deemed guilty of five separate contract violations for refusing to warm up during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The refusal to enter the field was due to a disagreement with Mancini, who had waited too long to send him on the field after he had warmed up for 35 minutes. This led to an argument, and Tevez left Manchester to return to Argentina, where he stayed for several months before apologizing and returning to the team. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Michael Owens - 2025 Getty Images
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- 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
22-06-2025
- 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
22-06-2025
- 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
17-06-2025
- 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.' .
