Facing charges from the Spanish legal system, Adriano's father, who had previously been silent, gave an exclusive interview to "Football Emperor."
Almir: "More important than championships is the health of loved ones! Many teams say this, but I never believed that a team would actually do this."
"Manchester City is great, at least for me, it's the greatest team in the world."
"I was aware of my own condition. Months ago, I fainted several times, and there are medical records of my visits to the hospital in Rio de Janeiro."
"I didn't tell Adriano because he and the team were going through the toughest time, and I knew they couldn't afford to fall apart at the end."
"But at the same time, I was worried that I myself would fall apart at the end. I could feel my heart was giving out; it was a strange and terrifying feeling."
"Every night, I would pray to my heart, hoping it would let me see the sun the next day."
"Kai is a good kid, a good leader."
