Adriano's problems continue, as Sao Paolo admit that they could terminate the on-loan Inter striker's contract.

'The Emperor' started his Brazilian sojourn promisingly enough, but the negative publicity he garnered for headbutting a rival Santos player earlier this month, has been compounded by more childish behaviour from the big man.

Just on Friday, he strolled into training late, only to leave early and, while doing so, threaten to get physical with a cameraman.

Needless to say, his adopted club are none to happy about the whole episode.

“We have fined him 40 per cent of the monthly wages he receives from us,” explained Vice-President Carlos Augusto Barros Sulva.

“If he does not accept this punishment, then he will leave here.”

“The club can terminate its contract with Adriano,” confirmed director Marco Aurelio Cunha.

“Punishments and fines don’t have any effect on him, we need to establish rules and find the right compromise. If it does not happen, it is best we go our separate ways.”

The 25-year-old was once the most feared striker in Serie A, but has seen his star fall dramatically over the last two seasons after battling alcohol and fitness problems.