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Kaka was overcome with emotions as AC Milan honoured the Brazilian legend with an induction into the club’s Hall of Fame ahead of their highly anticipated derby clash against Inter Milan at the San Siro.
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The former Brazilian international received a standing ovation from Milan supporters, who passionately sang his name before kick-off, leaving him struggling to hold back tears as he celebrated the special recognition from his former club.
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Kaka enjoyed two successful spells at AC Milan, making 307 appearances, scoring 104 goals and providing 81 assists, while playing a crucial role in the club’s 2007 Champions League triumph after their heartbreaking defeat to Liverpool in the 2005 final.
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The 2007 Ballon d’Or winner, who also claimed the FIFA World Player of the Year award that year, joined legendary Milan figures such as Franco Baresi, Andriy Shevchenko, Marco van Basten, Filippo Inzaghi, Carlo Ancelotti and Ruud Gullit in the club’s prestigious Hall of Fame.
November 01, (THEWILL) – Brazilian football legend, Ricardo Kaka, was reduced to tears as AC Milan inducted him into the club’s Hall of Fame ahead of their derby clash against Inter Milan on Saturday.
He received a standing ovation from the club’s supporters before the kick off, while struggling to contain his emotions as they sang his name.
Kaka joined AC Milan from Sao Paolo in 2003, and he went on to become one of the club’s greatest players in history.
He is the last AC Milan player and also the last player in the Serie A to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
Across two spells at Milan, Kaka made 307 appearances, scoring 104 goals and providing 81 assists. After Milan lost the 2005 Champions League final to Liverpool, he helped the club win the competition in 2007.
He won the Ballon d’Or in 2007 and also the FIFA World Player of the Year award following his scintillating performances for the club, scoring 23 goals and 15 assists.
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Kaka was delighted to be inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame, while expressing his desire to see Brazilian players in big clubs.
He said: It’s very difficult to put into words the feelings I get here when I’m in San Siro with all the Milan fans. It’s a special day for me.
“I like to see Brazilians at top clubs – I’d like to see them again in Milan. I like Luka Modric a lot anyway, he’s a friend of mine as well.”
He joined the likes of Franco Baresi, Andriy Shevchenko, Marco van Basten, Filippo Inzaghi, Carlo Ancelotti, and Ruud Gullit in the club’s Hall of Fame.
Kaka made 307 appearances for the Rossoneri, scoring 104 goals and providing 81 assists during his time at the club.
