by GIANFRANCO PANIZO
Brazilian striker Adriano left Serie A earlier this year because he had lost the desire to play. After regaining that desire, and his form with Flamengo, he could soon be heading back to Italy.
Sampdoria sporting director Beppe Marotta has revealed that his club would consider making a move for Adriano if he was interested in returning to Serie A. Marotta believes that Adriano would help shore up Sampdoria's lineup, and is willing to lure the former Inter Milan player despite his recent personal struggles.
Adriano has enjoyed a strong return to Brazilian soccer, scoring seven goals through ten games thus far this season.
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Maradona to leave Argentina job for Portsmouth?
Diego Maradona could soon leave his post as Argentina national team head coach to join Portsmouth as a "global ambassador".
According to Maradona's lawyer Angel Oscar Moyano, new Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim is keen on bringing in the soccer legend in order to attract top talent to the club.
Maradona, who has recently come under fire for his style of coaching, is also allegedly interested in the move.
River Plate defeats Toronto FC on penalties
Famed club River Plate defeated Toronto FC on penalty kicks to capture the Carlsberg Cup international friendly on Wednesday.
With the score 0-0 after regulation, River Plate topped the home side by beating them, 4-3, in a penalty shootout at BMO Field.
The result makes it the second straight year that Toronto loses the Carlsberg Cup on penalties. Toronto lost to Pachuca last year.
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