Afternoon Ticker: Sampdoria eyeing Adriano, Maradona linked with Portsmouth and more

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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.

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