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  1:19 pm on September 29, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Interview & Lame tensions 

  Kaka’s interview with Milan ChannelA video featuring Kaka talking to a reporter after the Milan-Lille match (English voice-over).Download it [here] or watch it above. Ancelotti plays down Kaka spat AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied that he has fallen out with Kaka after the Brazilian criticised his tactics. Milan were held to a goalless draw at Lille on Tuesday night in their second Champions League match of the season and Kaka felt that his manager had got the formation of the team all wrong.   He was forced to play behind just a single striker, Alberto Gilardino, in a 4-3-2-1 formation, and was unimpressed by Ancelotti’s decision to play him out of his favoured position – playing behind two front men. Kaka revealed to the press his tactical preference after the stalemate in France and the Italian media immediately tried to drive a wedge between the South American playmaker and his manager.  However Ancelotti has now come out to put an end to any rumours and says the pair are on excellent terms, although he urged all his players to think before speaking to the press. Sources : Club Call UK, AC Milan

   

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  1:17 pm on September 28, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Tension… 

  RINAUDO: ?I would remove Kak??Siena defender Leandro Rinaudo spoke about Sunday?s game at the San Siro: ?We are going to face one the strongest teams in the world and we will give our all. At the moment we are doing well both in defence and as a team. If I had to choose, I would remove Kak?.? Ambrosini raps Kaka over Carletto row AC Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini has hit out at teammate Kaka over his criticism of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics for Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw at Lille. “Ancelotti, with this formation, has helped us win the Champions League,” said Ambrosini. “Perhaps Kaka does not remember it because he was not here, but for me, personally, the Christmas tree appeals a lot. “And the draw against Lille is not a major setback.” WTF? Christmas tree?. FIFA 2007 GameRonaldinho, Kak?, Wayne Rooney, David Villa and Lukas Podolski are some of the players featured on EA’s new game offering – Fifa 2007. New technologies and an improved system of shots has been included inside the game to make the player feel like a ‘real trainer’. The game will be made available for Playstation 2 and many other platforms soon. Sources : Tribal Football, AC Milan, ABC Espana

   
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  3:47 pm on September 27, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Milan/Lille 

  Kaka Unhappy With Ancelotti TacticsMilan playmaker Kaka was left frustrated by the tactics deployed by coach Carlo Ancelotti during the 0-0 Champions League draw with Lille on Tuesday night.The Brazilian and Clarence Seedorf were fielded in more advanced roles, with Alberto Gilardino up-front on his own, and Filippo Inzaghi left on the bench. “Personally I much prefer the tactic with two forwards, as that way I don?t have to hold on to the ball so much,” said Kaka. “When we play that style (with one striker) I always get marked very closely and by the end of the game I had no energy left to create anything.He added: “Some say I?m egotistical when I run with the ball and go for a one-on-one, but when you?re a forward then it?s necessary. With two strikers it?s easier for me to release the ball and get the whole team moving.”Kak? irked by French draw AC Milan star Kak? feels he and his team-mates ought to have come away from France with all three points after being held to a 0-0 draw by their tenacious Group H rivals LOSC Lille M?tropole. Missed chancesThe Brazilian put in a man of the match performance at the Stade F?lix-Bollaert, but was as guilty as anyone of spurning goalscoring chances – not least when he rounded Tony Sylva in the first half, only to drift wide and leave the Lille goalkeeper enough time to cover his near post. “I can’t be happy with this point because we missed a lot of opportunities that we should have put away,” he lamented. Tactical choicesWith Alberto Gilardino operating as a lone striker and Filippo Inzaghi surprisingly left on the bench, much of Milan’s attacking burden fell to Kak? and the 24-year-old believes those tactical choices contributed to the stalemate. He said: “I much prefer playing with two strikers rather than just one. When we play that style I always get marked very closely and by the end of the game I had no energy left to create anything.” Lille solidityLille will feel they fully deserved their share of the spoils, though, having carved out a number of good chances of their own, and Kak? was quick to praise Claude Puel’s youthful outfit. “I’m not surprised they proved to be so solid at the back because we knew all about them coming into the match,” he explained. “The very fact they’re playing in the UEFA Champions League proves they deserve to be taken seriously.”Qualification prospectsDespite the evening’s frustrations, Milan still have plenty of reasons to remain optimistic and their influential playmaker reckons their qualification prospects were aided by a 1-1 result in the group’s other encounter between RSC Anderlecht and AEK Athens FC. “That’s a good result for us,” he added. “It means we stay top and it will ease the pressure when we face those teams later in the competition.”* I sense Tension, but knowing Kaka, he’ll probably clear all this up tomorrow or in the coming few days. * Gallery has been updated with a few photos.

   
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  1:21 pm on September 26, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Full vid 

  Milan VS Lille PreviewMilan will meet Lille in a Champions League encounter today/tomorrow morning (for some of you). Here’s a preview, and a link to the full article after that. Milan know that a win against the French team would open the doors for the next round following their 3-0 win over AEK Athens in the first matchday. However, Carlo Ancelotti believes that this will be a very delicate encounter, considering the fact they will be facing the second-best team from the group at home, where they have yet to concede a goal in the Champions League since last season.Read More Here Download 2 part InterviewSince many of you are enjoying the Speak English like Kaka video, you can now download the whole two part interview (courtesy of Chris M, thanks a lot!) below :  Part One > [Download]Part Two > [Download]Sources : Goal.com, AC Milan

   
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  2:30 pm on September 25, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  English Kaka 

  Kaka speaks English!Here’s a video of Kaka speaking English (with much thanks to Chris M). This is just an excerpt from the full interview, which will be put up for download very soon, so keep checking this space. “My English is getting better…” lmaooo. PS : He doesn’t reveal it, but the reason why he’s learning English is because the biggest website dedicated to him is in ENGLISH! SQUAD FOR LILLEAncelotti has revealed his squad for Milan’s Champions League fixture against Lille. GOALKEEPERS: Dida, Fiori, Kalac.DEFENDERS: Cafu, Costacurta, Kaladze, Nesta, Jankulovski, Favalli, Bonera, Simic. MIDFIELDERS: Gattuso, Seedorf, Gourcuff, Pirlo, Kak?, Ambrosini, Brocchi. STRIKERS: Borriello, Gilardino, Inzaghi, Ricardo Oliveira.Source: AC Milan

   
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  8:19 am on September 24, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Milan/Livorno 

  Milan draw at LivornoPro-stretch shorts ftw!!!Penalised giants AC Milan drew 0-0 away to Livorno Saturday afternoon, ending a three-game winning run through which they had overcme a point-penalty received in a match-fixing trial.  Ricardo Oliveira, Milan’s new arrival from Spanish side Real Betis, on nine minutes had the first real chance in a rather dull first half, but had his shot saved with the feet by keeper Marco Amelia. A firmer but slightly high drive came 26 minutes from Kaka, one five Brazilian players donning the Devils red-black jersey. Livorno had a single chance in the first half through their hometown captain Cristiano Lucarelli, whose effort posed no threat for Dida. The Brazilian international seemed beaten on the hour but was saved by the bar when midfielder Stefano Morrone fired a smashing shot against the woodwork. Oliveira had a last chance with few minutes left when an Andrea Pirlo long ball set him free before Amelia, who managed a prodigious save on the Brazilian’s feet. The draw pushed Livorno on to five points from four games, level with promoted Atalanta and Tuscany minnows Empoli, who Sunday host nine-point leaders Palermo. Milan have two points despite the previous wins due to an eight-point penalty. Post-Match VideoKaka spoke to reporters after the match. Download the video [here]The gallery has been updated.Kaka wins at Football ItaliaThe publication Football Italia rounded up their winners and the losers from Week 3 of the Serie A season. Kaka was one of the winners in view of his performance against Ascoli.An excerpt : Kaka (Milan)The Brazilian was simply outstanding against Ascoli on Wednesday night. The Milan man once again exhibited his extraordinary talents to underline exactly why Real Madrid remain so desperate to sign him.Sources : DPA, AC Milan

   
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  1:30 pm on September 22, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Kaka the busy man 

  Kaka in Adidas CupKaka signs autographs for fansKak? kicked-off last night?s Milan-Adidas Cup to help the Milan Foundation raise money.Players and friends gathered last night to support the seventh edition of the Milan-Adidas Cup and raise money for the Milan Foundation. Kak? spoke live from the event about Leonardo and the double he scored in the Cup: ?My compliments to Leonardo for the values that he transmits and for how he plays. In my opinion, he could still play easily in Serie A.? Then a word about Milan: ?We are doing well, the positive sign in the classifications is comforting but now we must think about Livorno. It will be a very difficult game.?Note : Leonardo is an ex-Milan player who’s played for Brazil. My dad says he was quite a skillful chap. Brazil’s New FriendliesDunga has named the squad for two upcoming friendlies against Kuwait and Ecuador (ADRI!!!!!!?You’re my country spy for that match). And indeed, Kaka will be playing in them.?FULL SQUAD LISTGoalkeepers?- Goleiros: Gomes (PSV Eindhoven/HOL) e Helton (Porto/POR).Defenders: L?cio (Bayern de Munique/ALE), Juan (Bayer Leverkusen/ALE), Luis?o (Benfica/POR) e Alex (PSV Eindhoven/HOL).Midfielders: Edm?lson (Barcelona/ESP), Gilberto Silva (Arsenal/ING), Dudu Cearense (CSKA/RUS), Elano (Shakhtar Donetsk/UCR), Lucas (Gr?mio), Daniel Carvalho (CSKA/RUS), Kak? (Milan/ITA) e Ronaldinho Ga?cho (Barcelona/ESP).Attackers?- Maicon (Inter/ITA), Daniel Carvalho (Sevilla/ESP), Marcelo (Fluminense) e Adriano (Sevilla/ESP), Robinho (Real Madrid/ESP), Fred (Lyon/FRA), Vagner Love (CSKA/RUS) e Rafael S?bis (B?tis/ESP). FIXTURESBRASIL X KUWAIT DATE : 07/10/2006 – 16:00LOCATION: KUWAIT (22:00 LOCAL) BRASIL X ECUADORDATE : 10/10/2006More details to be announcedI’ve updated the sidebar with the fixtures. Remember, the news updates will no longer contain match reminders, refer to the sidebars to find out the next match Kaka features in!. Kaka : Record Goal ScorerAccording to Sao Paolo, the club Kaka used to play for, Kaka has already spent more time playing football professionally than he has over in Brazil. He spent two years at Sao Paolo, compared to the three seasons he has spent at Milan so far. In his his 160th game for Milan, Kaka scored his 49th goal in their 2-0 win over Parma. However, in Sao Paolo, he played 131 matches and scored 48 goals. His average number of goals for Sao Paolo was higher, averaging at 0.36, while it was lesser at 0.30 for Milan. Said Kaka : “It is important to score goals to help the team become successful. It is the victory that motivates me to go on. I believe that my goals have helped Sao Paolo and Milan to where they are today. I will continue to bring joy to Milan and score goals”.Fan Blog/Misc* I know it’s been pretty dead?at the Fan Club, but you guys can actually blog while we sort out?the other things. The link is up at the sidebar. * The gallery has a few new pictures up.* Thanks to everyone who helped me with the interview for my news article… which was weeks ago.?It’s coming out any day now. Sources : AC Milan, Gazeta Online, CBF

   
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  1:52 pm on September 21, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Kaka-Ascoli 

  AC Milan fight past stubborn AscoliAw, sup broAC Milan managed to claim a tough 1-0 win over Ascoli at the San Siro in Serie A on Wednesday night. Marco Borriello could have given Milan the lead in the 18th minute with a nice shot if not for the goalpost of Gianluca Pagliuca, and the ex-Italy goalkeeper kept Filippo Inzaghi’s header out 10 minutes later.But Dida had to be on his toes to prevent Ascoli from taking the lead on the half-hour as Domenico Giampa’s header off of an Ervin Skela cross appeared headed for the bottom corner of the goal. The goalpost then saved Ascoli again in the 38th minute as Inzaghi found the woodwork and he fired wide just minutes later.Milan continued their pressure in the second half and were finally rewarded in the 68th minute as Andrea Pirlo’s cross was met by an accurate header from Marek Jankulovski that beat Pagliuca for a 1-0 lead.Despite having Milan control the flow of the match, Ascoli nearly snatched a point in injury time as Sasa Bjelanovic headed a Vasile Nastase free kick just narrowly wide of the goal.  Sweating is the way to goAncelotti and Kaka’s praise for one anotherCARLO ANCELOTTI: ?Kak? did really well?Ancelotti was interviewed on Sky after the game against Ascoli: ?Things went so-so in the first half, but we did better in the second half. In Italy the games are difficult, especially if no one scores. All of our actions were passed from Kak?, he did really well. I have a lot of affection for him. The turnover is inevitable for the moment. However, we are at +1, we couldn?t have done more than this but the road is long.?KAKA’: ?My relationship with Ancelotti is special?Kak? was interviewed by Sky after the game: ?I was very tired at the end, but we won once again. We were a little spread out in the first half, there wasn?t a man close. The relationship between me and the coach is special. It is also important that we eliminated the minus sign from the classifications.?I hate to say this man, but this has got to stop… they’re getting too gay for their own good. Haha!Misc* Gallery has been updated* New Wallpaper has been added, check it out!. Sources : Soccerway, AC Milan

   
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  12:52 pm on September 18, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  A win over Parma… 

  Milan win at ParmaMilan continued to claw back their points deficit in Serie A on Sunday with a 2-0 away win over Parma. Livorno won the first Tuscan derby of the season to keep Fiorentina rooted to the bottom of the table, and Palermo continued their recent good run of form with an away victory against Lazio.Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf fired Milan in front in the 24th minute with a superbly struck free-kick from 30 yards but Carlo Ancelotti’s side didn’t have things all their own way.Milan striker Alberto Giladino had to go off with a head injury and then in the 68th minute Croatian defender Dario Simic was at full stretch to clear an Andrea Gasbarroni effort off the line.Victory was secured for Milan in the 86th minute when Brazilian Kaka was brought down inside the area by Parma keeper Alfono De Lucia and got up to slot home the penalty.Milan began the season on minus eight points, imposed by the same sports tribunal, but their victory moves them to minus two.I got a hair cut today… and so did Kaka. LMAO, the same happened at the World Cup. It’s just an instinct ya’ll… Elsewhere…Before Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, signs were seen at the Santiago Bernabeu declaring ‘Where is Kaka?’ and ‘Kaka, Robben and Cesc, unfulfilled promises’, but were later removed.Nice to know he’s mentioned in other parts of the world besides Milan.Updated Media* Download Kaka’s penalty goal against Parma [here].* The gallery has been updatedSources : Eurosport, Tribal Football

   
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  5:34 pm on September 16, 2006 Permalink | Reply  

  Kaka.. Kaka..Kaka 

  Video of KakaHere’s a new video of Kaka (courtesy of Vy). It’s an interview he gave to the press shortly after the Milan-AEK Champions League fixture earlier this week. You can watch it below or download it here.Milan VS Parma Probable SquadCarlo Ancelotti has called up the following players for Sunday’s match against Parma:GOALKEEPERS: Dida . Kalac – FioriDEFENDERS: Bonera – Costacurta – Favalli – Kaladze – Jankulovski – SimicMIDFIELDERS: Ambrosini – Brocchi – Gattuso – Gourcuff – Kak? – Pirlo – SeedorfSTRIKERS: Borriello – Gilardino – Inzaghi – Ricardo OliveiraArticle in Belgian PressOur friends in Belgium have kept us informed about what they’ve written on our boy Kaka, so you can read a bit of the article below and click ‘read more’ to see more, obviously. It’s from Soprt/Voetbal Magazine and was written primarily because Milan will meet Anderlecht in an upcoming Champions League fixture. Thanks Lala-Azanka Geyla and Afton.THE STAR: KAKA The perfect athlete, with a perfect biomechanical balance, concluded Milan lab after analyzing the test results of Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, also called Kaka (24): he combines an optimum technique with the condition of a middle-long-distance-runner and has incredible recuperation ability.His supplety of his limbs allows him to do special moves. In addition he has an excellent vista: nobody can see a free teammate as fast as he does and moreover serves him like Kaka. When Kaka turned seven his parents send him to the youth school of football club Sao Paulo on advice of the teacher physical training. It?s true that the kid was determined and very talented, but he was also little and as thin as a rake. Sources : AC Milan