Kaka shook off barracking from Bologna fans to produce a superb goal scoring performance in AC Milan's victory last night.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Kaka was subjected to abusive chants from home supporters, a rare occurrence in Italy.
"It was all very beautiful," insisted Kaka at the final whistle. "I'm happy because Milan are still chasing Inter and Juve, and even for my two goals. In 2009 we are demonstrating consistency."
On his blossoming partnership with Alexandre Pato, Kaka added: "We are improving. With Pato, it is going very well and the second goal, really was very beautiful, it was created from an exchange between us."
http://www.tribalfootball.com/kaka-shrugs-bologna-boos-inspire-ac-milan-victory-224376
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
KAKA NAMED TSN.CA SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK
With the transfer drama behind him, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite or Kaka as he is better known can get back to doing what he does best, scoring goals and capturing awards. The latest is the TSN.ca Soccer Player of the Week.
The Brazilian superstar has been a one man dynamo for Milan since rejecting a move to Manchester City last week and his fingerprints were all over Milan's destruction of Bologna Sunday.
Although David Beckham will likely get the headlines for scoring his first goal since arriving in Italy, it was Kaka who made the difference against Bologna. The 2007 World Player of the year was unstoppable, scoring twice and controlling the play as the Rossoneri continue to gain ground in the race for the Scudetto.
Others up for consideration this week included Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, Getafe's Roberto Soldado and Genclerbirligi's James Triosi.
http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=264601&lid=sublink02&lpos=topRelated_soccer
The Brazilian superstar has been a one man dynamo for Milan since rejecting a move to Manchester City last week and his fingerprints were all over Milan's destruction of Bologna Sunday.
Although David Beckham will likely get the headlines for scoring his first goal since arriving in Italy, it was Kaka who made the difference against Bologna. The 2007 World Player of the year was unstoppable, scoring twice and controlling the play as the Rossoneri continue to gain ground in the race for the Scudetto.
Others up for consideration this week included Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, Getafe's Roberto Soldado and Genclerbirligi's James Triosi.
http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=264601&lid=sublink02&lpos=topRelated_soccer
Soccer-Ronaldinho recalled by Brazil, Amauri overlooked
Ronaldinho, dropped by Brazil last year following a loss of form, has been recalled by coach Dunga for next month's friendly against Italy in London.
However, there was still no place for Juventus striker Amauri who is embroiled in a controversy over whether he should play for his native Brazil or for Italy, where he has spent most of his career.
Dunga said he was spoilt for choice when it came to choosing forwards.
"We have got Luis Fabiano, who has hit a purple patch, Adriano, Pato, who was in the Olympic team, and Robinho, who has been a regular for a while," Dunga told reporters.
"I have all these to choose from so anyone else is going to have to wait his moment.
"Amauri is a good player and I've been watching him. But in his last two games, maybe because of all the fuss, he hasn't done so well."
Amauri, 28, is applying for an Italian passport and had previously said he would like to play for the world champions if he continues to be overlooked by his home country.
He has scored 11 Serie A goals this season after joining from Palermo.
Forward Ronaldinho, who has been inconsistent for AC Milan, was left out of Brazil's last three games following a dismal display in their goalless draw at home to Bolivia in September.
He missed the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia in October and the friendly against Portugal in November.
The squad also included a call-up for uncapped Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo.
Forward Adriano, banned for three domestic matches on Monday for punching an opponent during an Italian Serie A game on Sunday, was also included.
Brazil face the Italians at Arsenal's Emirates stadium on Feb. 10, the first meeting between the two sides since a 3-3 draw in France in 1997 and only the second since the 1994 World Cup final which Brazil won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Goalkeeper: Doni (AS Roma), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Adriano Correia (Sevilla), Maicon (Inter Milan), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Luis¿o (Benfica), Juan (AS Roma), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg), Elano (Manchester City), Julio Baptista (AS Roma), Kaka (AC Milan), Ronaldinho (AC Milan)
http://uk.reuters.com/article/footballNews/idUKN2639223320090126?sp=true
However, there was still no place for Juventus striker Amauri who is embroiled in a controversy over whether he should play for his native Brazil or for Italy, where he has spent most of his career.
Dunga said he was spoilt for choice when it came to choosing forwards.
"We have got Luis Fabiano, who has hit a purple patch, Adriano, Pato, who was in the Olympic team, and Robinho, who has been a regular for a while," Dunga told reporters.
"I have all these to choose from so anyone else is going to have to wait his moment.
"Amauri is a good player and I've been watching him. But in his last two games, maybe because of all the fuss, he hasn't done so well."
Amauri, 28, is applying for an Italian passport and had previously said he would like to play for the world champions if he continues to be overlooked by his home country.
He has scored 11 Serie A goals this season after joining from Palermo.
Forward Ronaldinho, who has been inconsistent for AC Milan, was left out of Brazil's last three games following a dismal display in their goalless draw at home to Bolivia in September.
He missed the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia in October and the friendly against Portugal in November.
The squad also included a call-up for uncapped Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo.
Forward Adriano, banned for three domestic matches on Monday for punching an opponent during an Italian Serie A game on Sunday, was also included.
Brazil face the Italians at Arsenal's Emirates stadium on Feb. 10, the first meeting between the two sides since a 3-3 draw in France in 1997 and only the second since the 1994 World Cup final which Brazil won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Goalkeeper: Doni (AS Roma), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Adriano Correia (Sevilla), Maicon (Inter Milan), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Luis¿o (Benfica), Juan (AS Roma), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg), Elano (Manchester City), Julio Baptista (AS Roma), Kaka (AC Milan), Ronaldinho (AC Milan)
http://uk.reuters.com/article/footballNews/idUKN2639223320090126?sp=true
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Soccer star kaka
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite commonly known as Kaka. The 26 -year- old attacking midfielder expressed his decision to remain at AC Milan. Manchester City had earlier wanted to buy him but their efforts were fruitless.
He was born on April 22, 1982 in Brazil, the Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazil and the Serie A club A.C. Milan. He is one of the budding young stars in world football.
The Premier League club was also set to pay Kaka wages of £500,000 a week to quit Milan for Manchester.
Kaká’s younger brother Rodrigo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, known as Digão, followed in his brother’s footsteps and is currently on loan with Serie B team Rimini, after having spent some time in the AC Milan youth squad.
An internet discussion forum explains the nickname as a commonly used shortened form of "Ricardo" in Portuguese.
Kaká is supposed to have got his nickname because his little brother Rodrigo could not pronounce the word "Ricardo" when they were young.
http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/rainbow/Soccer_star_kaka_78747.shtml
He was born on April 22, 1982 in Brazil, the Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazil and the Serie A club A.C. Milan. He is one of the budding young stars in world football.
The Premier League club was also set to pay Kaka wages of £500,000 a week to quit Milan for Manchester.
Kaká’s younger brother Rodrigo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, known as Digão, followed in his brother’s footsteps and is currently on loan with Serie B team Rimini, after having spent some time in the AC Milan youth squad.
An internet discussion forum explains the nickname as a commonly used shortened form of "Ricardo" in Portuguese.
Kaká is supposed to have got his nickname because his little brother Rodrigo could not pronounce the word "Ricardo" when they were young.
http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/rainbow/Soccer_star_kaka_78747.shtml
Sao Paulo Youth Cup All Around the World
Great soccer final will be broadcast to 60 countries, Jan. 25
The Sao Paulo Youth Cup or Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores -- as it is called in Brazil -- is the most important soccer youth championship here.
The tournament is for teams from every part of Brazil and is famous for revealing Brazil's most amazing talents.Julio Baptista, Robinho and Kaka, are just some of the stars who began their careers in the Sao Paulo Youth Cup.
This year some young talents were tapped before the Cup began: The offensive winger Neymar playing for Santos, Oscar Sao Paulo's midfielder. But all of them have already been eliminated.
The final match is Atletico-PR against Corinthians.
The final is always played on Jan. 25, the date of the foundation of Sao Paulo city. All matches are played in Sao Paulo state and this year is no different. But there is one difference this year; for the very first time the Sao Paulo Youth Cup final will be broadcast in 60 countries. This will give a chance for European countries, or at least 15 of them, to watch who will probably be Brazil's next soccer star.
Both Corinthians and Atletico have good soccer talent to highlight, and I bet that a good part of the most important European soccer managers will be keenly watching this match, on the lookout for the next Brazilian surprise.
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?at_code=436495&no=384696&rel_no=1
The Sao Paulo Youth Cup or Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores -- as it is called in Brazil -- is the most important soccer youth championship here.
The tournament is for teams from every part of Brazil and is famous for revealing Brazil's most amazing talents.Julio Baptista, Robinho and Kaka, are just some of the stars who began their careers in the Sao Paulo Youth Cup.
This year some young talents were tapped before the Cup began: The offensive winger Neymar playing for Santos, Oscar Sao Paulo's midfielder. But all of them have already been eliminated.
The final match is Atletico-PR against Corinthians.
The final is always played on Jan. 25, the date of the foundation of Sao Paulo city. All matches are played in Sao Paulo state and this year is no different. But there is one difference this year; for the very first time the Sao Paulo Youth Cup final will be broadcast in 60 countries. This will give a chance for European countries, or at least 15 of them, to watch who will probably be Brazil's next soccer star.
Both Corinthians and Atletico have good soccer talent to highlight, and I bet that a good part of the most important European soccer managers will be keenly watching this match, on the lookout for the next Brazilian surprise.
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?at_code=436495&no=384696&rel_no=1
Vasco da Gama loses in first game of state tournament
In their first game of the Rio de Janeiro state tournament, the Vasco da Gama soccer team lost on Saturday to Americano by a score of 2-0.
Despite the negative result, the team's head coach, Dorival Junior believes that the game was full of positive results. Critics of the team say that the team will only begin to be competitive in the fourth or fifth round of the state competition.
"In my opinion, I saw more good things than bad things in today's game," said the head coach. "I was disappointed with the result, but I am happy with the team's performance.
"The players played to the best of their ability and made some great individual plays. We played much better in the second half. However, I want my players ready for a long and hard year, rather than a walk in the park."
The club is not distraught with their loss.
Dorival Junior considers the state tournament as a warm up for the 2009 season. He plans on having a great year and hopes to raise the team from the second division of the Brazilian soccer championship. They fell to the second division in 2008 after having placed among the worst four of the tournament.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-01/25/content_10716384.htm
Despite the negative result, the team's head coach, Dorival Junior believes that the game was full of positive results. Critics of the team say that the team will only begin to be competitive in the fourth or fifth round of the state competition.
"In my opinion, I saw more good things than bad things in today's game," said the head coach. "I was disappointed with the result, but I am happy with the team's performance.
"The players played to the best of their ability and made some great individual plays. We played much better in the second half. However, I want my players ready for a long and hard year, rather than a walk in the park."
The club is not distraught with their loss.
Dorival Junior considers the state tournament as a warm up for the 2009 season. He plans on having a great year and hopes to raise the team from the second division of the Brazilian soccer championship. They fell to the second division in 2008 after having placed among the worst four of the tournament.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-01/25/content_10716384.htm
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Pato's early goal holds up as Milan downs Fiorentina
Pato's goal seven minutes into the game was enough to lead AC Milan to a 1-0 win over Fiorentina at the San Siro on Saturday.
The win moves Milan to within six points of leaders Inter Milan and it solidifies the Rossoneri's hold on third place, while Fiorentina remains in sixth place and has lost its last two games.
Milan got out to a great start with Pato scoring his third goal in two games inside of seven minutes.
David Beckham attempted a cross from the left wing that was blocked and the ball fell to Marek Jankulovski, who slipped a pass to Pato inside the box. The young Brazilian then eluded a defender and fired off the far post and into the net to give his side an early lead.
Stevan Jovetic tried to equalize seven minutes later but he hooked a shot just wide from 20 yards before a well-struck shot from Riccardo Montolivo was parried by Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati.
Beckham almost added to Milan's lead right before halftime when he got into the box on the right and drove a low shot towards the far post that was tipped wide by goalkeeper Marco Storari.
The second half started slowly but a nice ball from Juan Vargas found Mario Santana in front of goal midway through the half. Santana struck the ball first-time but Abbiati reacted well and got enough of the ball to keep it out.
Santana threatened the Milan net again in the 73rd minute when he fired just wide of the right post, but the Viola were unable to muster another significant threat over the final 15 minutes despite the fact that Jankulovski picked up a second yellow card in the 90th minute.
Siena moved seven points clear of the drop zone as Mario Frick scored with 15 minutes to play, handing his side a 1-0 win over second-from-the-bottom Reggina, which is winless in its last six games.
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=soc-ita/news/news.aspx?id=4204424
The win moves Milan to within six points of leaders Inter Milan and it solidifies the Rossoneri's hold on third place, while Fiorentina remains in sixth place and has lost its last two games.
Milan got out to a great start with Pato scoring his third goal in two games inside of seven minutes.
David Beckham attempted a cross from the left wing that was blocked and the ball fell to Marek Jankulovski, who slipped a pass to Pato inside the box. The young Brazilian then eluded a defender and fired off the far post and into the net to give his side an early lead.
Stevan Jovetic tried to equalize seven minutes later but he hooked a shot just wide from 20 yards before a well-struck shot from Riccardo Montolivo was parried by Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati.
Beckham almost added to Milan's lead right before halftime when he got into the box on the right and drove a low shot towards the far post that was tipped wide by goalkeeper Marco Storari.
The second half started slowly but a nice ball from Juan Vargas found Mario Santana in front of goal midway through the half. Santana struck the ball first-time but Abbiati reacted well and got enough of the ball to keep it out.
Santana threatened the Milan net again in the 73rd minute when he fired just wide of the right post, but the Viola were unable to muster another significant threat over the final 15 minutes despite the fact that Jankulovski picked up a second yellow card in the 90th minute.
Siena moved seven points clear of the drop zone as Mario Frick scored with 15 minutes to play, handing his side a 1-0 win over second-from-the-bottom Reggina, which is winless in its last six games.
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=soc-ita/news/news.aspx?id=4204424
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