KAKA, 'O CRAQUE' Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite is a contagious disease. 'O Craque' is his nickname in Brazil which means 'the Phenomenon'. In Italy he is better known as Kaka, but who admires him play waste their energy making comparisons involving the best ever. The lords of football can take their seats because the child from Brasilia is simply unique. Disarming in his style of play, essential, linear even among the worst tackles. He almost gives rise to suspicion that he is the perfect outcome of some biochemical experiment. Ricardo has everything of everyone. He has the crystalline class typical of the South Americans, a teutonic coldness, an Anglo-Saxon strength, a Kenyan stamina, the speed of a cheetah. But who is Kaka? There is no answer because the phenomenon involved seems intentioned to impress again at least for a decade. An extraordinary icon of the most appreciated football, Ricky is a real cataract for the eyes of the football lovers who are so absorbed in rubbing their eyes at each of his creations. Since he landed in Italy, he has also taken on the name 'Ciro', like a cunning and shrewd street urchin. You'll be much tackled in Serie A he was told before his move. To avoid this he has learnt to shoot from distance, regularly and effectively. Extraordinary Ricardo, the dream man, he has everything from everyone, even the face of a Golden Ball winner. How is it possible, he has just arrived in Italy? Yes, what's the problem? Let's just enjoy this wonderful and unique talent for what he is ...
I completely - 150 percent agree!! This young man is a genius of a football player. An extremely gifted individual. and i dread to see what Brasil will offer to the the World Cup 2006. Brasil will be so nasty and dangerous - it will be very exciting!!!!!!!!!! for Brasil and the rest of the world. taking up the level of play to a different stature..... it will definately separate the men from the boys! VIVA KAKA VIVA BRASIL VIVA ITALIA
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/mar24c.html Another great article about how being at AC Milan has brought Kaka's game to another level....I believe both have benefited greatly.
I think the most admirable thing I can think about Kaka...is his composure under stress. When he is in the box you can feel his presense; his teamwork with everyone is quite simply astonishing considering he is a rookie to Italian soccer and young man at that. Not tom ention the trainers and players have done an excellent job teaching him becuase not only does he attack he comes back to help out with defence! Truly amazing! I hope neutral fans will have a new admiration for Italian soccer now especially Brazilians who can now witness the great contriutions their players give to Serie A with the likes of: Kaka, Mancini, Matzualem, Cafu, Emerson, Adriano, Serginho, Dida, Mozart etc etc... Thank you for all these wonderful players!
With all due respect..... Italia has always admired our brothers in South America - especially Brasil and Argentina. What Brasil and Argentina have given to Italia and its serie " A " obviously no words can give justice. We have been blessed to have and see extraordinary talent play in our league. Viva Argentina Viva Brasil Viva Italia
Italian football (serie A ) is already widely respected and admired in Brazil, losing only to La liga in popularity but way ahead of Epl and Bundesliga.
milan being one of my favourite teams is extreamly lucky to have kaka because he is milans next step he is there future. kaka is brilliant i admire his skills and awearness. kaka+milan= greatness
I want to see more of kaka!!!! everyone has been talking about how brilliant he is and the first game i saw him play in was milan vs deportivo leg 1 champions league and he was stunning but is there websites where you can stream games live?
elcordobez, Welcome to Big Soccer! I thought I saw something on the Champions League or UEFA.com where you can pay a yearly fee to watch any of the matches in their entirety on the Internet. Check with those 2 places to start. Also check www.acmilan.com.
Hmm......i was hoping for something that was free hahah..... arsenal shirt aiy? lol i thought this was a Milan forum hehehe.....nah that's cool full credit to them last season.