Corinthians settle legal battle with Adriano
June 3rd, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANSRio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Former Brazil striker Adriano has won a $900,000 payout from Brazilian club Corinthians, ending a bitter legal battle with his old employer.
The 30-year-old had sought $30 million in owed wages and compensation caused by alleged damages to his image.
“We came to an amicable agreement and everything has been resolved,” Corinthians legal spokesman Luiz Alberto Bussab was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
Adriano, who has scored 27 goals in 48 international appearances for Brazil, was released by Corinthians in March.
The club said the former Inter Milan and Roma striker had missed 67 physiotherapy sessions following surgery on his left Achilles tendon last year.
The forward underwent a second procedure on the tendon in April and has recuperated under the guidance of former club Flamengo, who he helped to the 2009 Brazilian Serie A title.
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- Adriano signs with Flamengo - Aug 22, 2012
- Flamengo upbeat about Adriano return - Jun 23, 2012
- Former Brazilian striker Adriano released from hospital - Apr 15, 2012
- Flamengo still eyeing Adriano return - Aug 16, 2012
- Apologetic Adriano receives warning - Sep 05, 2012
- Adriano cleared to resume training - Aug 21, 2012
- No decision yet on Adriano, says Flamengo president - Apr 21, 2012
- Adriano to begin practicing with Flamengo - Mar 24, 2012
- Adriano to have surgery on left foot - Apr 07, 2012
- Adriano can revive career with Flamengo: Zico - Apr 02, 2012
- Corinthians release Adriano - Mar 13, 2012
- Corinthians to make Pato offer at end of season - May 11, 2012
- Flamengo threatens to sue Palmeiras - Jun 03, 2012
- Corinthians hid true salary of Adriano from fans - Mar 31, 2012
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