Adriano; his birthday and THAT goal at Udinese: 'I'll talk you through you how I did it'

"As soon as I got the ball I immediately thought of going for goal. I saw that there were three opponents to get past. The first one I got past quickly, while the other two were just outside the penalty area. That was when I hit it, and the ball went into the net'.

Simple words, said with nonchalance, but which best describe an iconic and unforgettable goal for all Nerazzurri fans. This is Adriano's account of one of his most memorable goals in a Nerazzurri shirt. The Emperor turns 41 years old today, and on 17 October 2004, he breached the Udinese defence with a thunderous strike, forever entering Inter history. And tomorrow the Nerazzurri at will face the Friulani at San Siro, matchday 23 of Serie A.

Adriano was the real life version of a perfect striker for the Inter fans. Physically strong, fast, technical, and with a wand of a left foot. During his time at Inter, he scored 74 goals in 177 appearances. In his trophy cabinet, there are 4 Scudetto titles, 2 Coppa Italia titles and 3 Supercoppa Italiana titles.

Adriano is 41 years old today and everyone from FC Internazionale Milano and all Inter fans send him their best wishes!

Adriano ha rappresentato per i tifosi interisti il prototipo del centravanti dei sogni. Forte fisicamente, veloce, tecnico e con un sinistro paradisiaco. Con l'Inter ha realizzato 74 reti in 177 presenze. Nel suo palmares sono presenti 4 Scudetti, 2 Coppe Italia e 3 Supercoppe Italiane.

Adriano oggi compie 41 anni e riceve gli auguri da parte di FC Internazionale Milano e tutti i tifosi interisti!