Spain's tax authorities are launching legal proceedings against Adriano Correia to reclaim close to one million euros in unpaid taxes. The reason for the case is very similar to that of the one against Javier Mascherano: how income from image rights earned in tax havens was declared. The country's tax authorities believe that Adriano should have declared the income in Spain, given that is whe...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Adriano has called for his side to produce more intensity after they conceded ground in the title race following their shock defeat to Real Sociedad. The 3-1 loss last weekend saw Barca fall three points behind fierce rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table and only ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid on goal difference. However, while Atletico and Real face each other ...Full Story »

Adriano says Barcelona is not scared of resurgent Liga rival Real Madrid. The reigning Primera Division champions have received some heavy criticism after a 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad last weekend that saw them fall three points behind Los Blancos in the race for this season's title. However, while Adriano has been impressed with Madrid's form of late, including a 6-1 demolition of Schalke in...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Adriano believes Neymar's partnership with Lionel Messi will only improve as the two South American stars become better acquainted off the field. There has been plenty of debate over how effectively the pair can operate in tandem. Despite Neymar experiencing mixed fortunes in the goalscoring realm and Messi battling injuries thus far this season, Adriano is convinced the duo ...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Adriano has backed compatriot Neymar to deal with any harsh treatment he may receive from defenders in La Liga. The 21-year-old Brazilian striker is in the early stages of his Barca career after finally completing a long-anticipated switch from Santos in the summer. As a defender himself, Adriano knows plenty about how physical the game can get, but he has backed Neymar to...Full Story »

Adriano was the matchwinner with a wonder-strike that ensured Barcelona made it two wins from two La Liga games under Gerardo Martino following a 1-0 success at Malaga. The Catalan club opened their campaign with a 7-0 triumph against a hapless Levante side last week, but were short of their best form as well as injured star man Lionel Messi at La Rosaleda. Adriano grabbed victory with a mem...Full Story »

Barcelona has agreed a new four-year deal with Adriano Correia, keeping him at the club until 30th June 2017. The new contract's buy-out clause is €90m. The deal was struck this Wednesday in Barcelona during a meeting between the club and Paulo Affonso Neves, the player's agent. Adriano joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2010. Thanks to his versatility, he has cemented a place in the Bar...Full Story »

MADRID, March 17 (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Adriano Correia has pulled a hamstring muscle in his right leg and will be out of action for four to six weeks, the La Liga leaders said on Sunday. The versatile Brazilian full back had to be substituted in the first half of Barca's home league match against Rayo Vallecano after stretching to control a ball. Adriano is set to miss the Champions L...Full Story »

The Brazilian was forced off shortly before half-time after putting his side ahead early on, and the club have now confirmed he has suffered a muscle tear in his right thigh Barcelona defender Adriano has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining an injury in the Blaugrana's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo. The 28-year-old was replaced by Dani Alves after just 38 minutes of action at Camp Nou,...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Adriano Correia was left out of Barcelona's squad to visit Sevilla on Saturday, after failing to recover from a muscle injury in time. Andres Iniesta has returned to training with the group but did not make the list, as the leaders look to make it six wins from six this season. With defenders Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol still injured, midfielders Javier Mascherano and Al...Full Story »