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Milan star Kaka insists that the Rossoneri deserve to be praised rather than criticised for their campaign.

The Rossoneri have only qualified for the preliminaries of next season’s Champions League after their struggles in Serie A.

And some have again asked whether the Calciopoli hit club should have been allowed entry into Europe after reaching the Champions League Final.

“Milan have been criticised heavily this season,” said Kaka after picking up an award on Monday night.

“Not only have we been attacked for the lone striker system adopted by the Coach, but basically for everything.

“However, we have reached the Champions League Final against Liverpool and I believe everyone should admit that we have done very well,” added the Brazilian.

“Our first objective, to reach next year’s preliminaries, has been reached. Now we are missing the second one.”

The Rossoneri’s appearance in the Champions League decider on May 23 will be a record 25th by an Italian team.

The six-time European champions will be hoping to avenge the 2005 loss in Istanbul, when they ended up losing on penalties after Liverpool’s incredible comeback from a 3-0 half-time deficit.