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Ballon d'Or: Kaka crowned
Sunday 2 December, 2007

It is now official – Milan star Kaka is the 2007 Player of the Year after he was assigned the Ballon d’Or.

The Brazilian had been the over-riding favourite since voting began among the journalists all over the continent.

Previously known as the European Player of the Year award, organisers ‘France Football’ have recently extended the competition to those all over the world.

“It was an exceptional year and the Ballon d’Or crowns an extraordinary 2007,” said Kaka as he accepted the award in Paris.

“I want to thank God who allowed me to be here today. I thank my wife, my parents and Milan, the team that allowed me to win.

“I also thank my teammates, both at Milan and Brazil, and all of the fans.”

Kaka was the hot favourite after winning the Champions League – where he was top scorer with 10 goals – and the European Super Cup with the Rossoneri.

‘Ricky’ succeeds Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, who won both the 2006 Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year trophies after his World Cup triumph.

In all eight Ballon d’Ors have gone to Milan players after Gianni Rivera (1969), Ruud Gullit (1987), Marco van Basten (1988, ’89, ’92), George Weah (1995) and Andriy Shevchenko (2004).

(channel4.com)

[misha]

He's Argentinian and for them, one of their own is always better. Besides, all those years of sniffing caused him a brain damage (not that he was that smart in the first place).

[Rossoneri7]

He's Argentinian and for them, one of their own is always better. Besides, all those years of sniffing caused him a brain damage (not that he was that smart in the first place).

Believe it or not, a player of his quality had to be smarter than all that opposed him (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Logically speaking Misha.


I think Messi is the next winner of this trophy ... As he has been put in some spectacular displays in La Liga. Still I rate Kaka' higher, of course, he has tougher defenses to break through and is more technical than that Maradona wanna be (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[misha]

Believe it or not, a player of his quality had to be smarter than all that opposed him (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Logically speaking Misha.

Don't confuse rare football talent with other thing. Other player with that talent could have done more. Look how much time of his career he spent on BS.

[Rossoneri7]

Don't confuse rare football talent with other thing. Other player with that talent could have done more. Look how much time of his career he spent on BS.

That is ur opinion misha .. He has earned global recognition theoughtout his playing career .. I am not here to judge how he ended his career or based on his private life .. But on the pitch, hands down he is one of the best three to ever play the game!

[misha]

That is ur opinion misha .. He has earned global recognition theoughtout his playing career .. I am not here to judge how he ended his career or based on his private life .. But on the pitch, hands down he is one of the best three to ever play the game!

That's what I'm saying. He had a rare talent (a player like that is born once every 50 years). You can't took that away no matter what. But other person, with his head in the right place, with better personality, probably would have done more. One look at his bio is enough.

[Rossoneri7]

That's what I'm saying. He had a rare talent (a player like that is born once every 50 years). You can't took that away no matter what. But other person, with his head in the right place, with better personality, probably would have done more. One look at his bio is enough.

Maradona's ONLY down fall was Coke ! Once he got hooked, his career spiraled down!

I doubt anyone can top him. Well, maybe Zidane to some extent (as I am a HUGE fan of Zidane too) ... But even if you bring in a Messi and Kaka' and combine the two .... Maradona would still be #1.


Attitude? Personality? ... Yeah, I know his career went crashing down after he fell into drugs, but what has that got to do with his footballing career?

People in Argentina respect him more than their own president! Basically, to the people of Naples and Argentina he is god-like !!

His bio ?! u mean he has an autobiography ?! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[misha]

Attitude? Personality? ... Yeah, I know his career went crashing down after he fell into drugs, but what has that got to do with his footballing career?

I'm not questioning his talent or ability. All I'm saying that if not drugs, partying and other ****, he could have achieved more in his career. The small example is the WC94, when Argentina played great in the group stage and failed in the 1/8 without him after he was caught again. His career is basically ended at age 31 after the 15 months suspension.