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MILANELLO - Ricky Kaká's day at Milan Channel starts with a trip back in time. The Brazilian champion in the room of the Milanello sporting center looked with a big smile on his face at the photos of him with his friend Adriano, with his mother and grandmother, with Caroline on the day of his wedding, and more images of daily life.
Normality is also the first sign the Brazilian transmits to those who look at him, in the way he talks about himself, of his family, his faith, and the themes the fans care about. And then those sweet words Ricky always has for everyone, no matter what color their shirts are:
"I'm very happy for Adriano, to know he is well, and that he has found his dimension. Certainly I would have liked him to stay in Milan, but if he is happy at home then I am happy. Just like I'm happy for Diego, if he came to Juventus, he would be another Brazilian with the desire to bring Brazil to Europe."
Diego then led Kaká to talk about the match against Juventus, a difficult match which Ricky would like to win perhaps with a special dedication:
"If I win this match I will dedicate it to all mothers, mine included, and Caroline. But I don't trust Juventus, they're a strong team which is why I'm preparing well because when I do that positive things happen. Who is the best Juventus player? In the past it was Platini but now it's Del Piero and I would gladly have dinner with Legrottaglie. He is a friend of mine, we have the same values and we are very tied to the faith in God. Let's say our life philosophy is very similar."
Ricky Kaká's future is already outlined, a lot of work ahead of the match against Juve but then what? Every reference to his summer is evident.
"I think - Kaká says - that journalists have a great responsibility. They write for important papers, read by millions of people who are sometimes shocked by the headlines. It's not nice to play with the sensibility of people, the truth should be researched. I feel a lot of love and gratitude for the Rossoneri fans. In that famous game against Fiorentina I felt unique emotions. It had never happened to me that I was unable to focus on a football match, what surrounded me was overwhelming. With today's fans I have a special relationship, between us there is a certain exchange of values, the Milan fans have left an indelible mark on my life."
A solid relationship connects Kaká with the Rossoneri colors, but also with Adriano Galliani and Filippo Inzaghi:
"They are two different relationships, but unique and true. Adriano Galliani is a great person, he has done a lot for Milan and helped them become big. Me and him completely agree and we always take decisions together. With Pippo the relationship started in 2007, on the pitch. We have reached a great technical understanding and then as time went on we became great friends. When I help Pippo to score I feel a special joy. He is phenomenal in every way and in the penalty area he is number one."
What does Kaká really think about this season?
"I think we should not have had so many injuries, including mine. If I had to cancel one I would cancel out Nesta's injury, we have missed Alessandro a lot, but I have great hope he will be able to return. Also my injuries were difficult to swallow, but considering the way I play I am more at risk and so it could always have happened. I have seen the statistics about Milan's points average with and without my presence. It's very nice to know I am important for this team, it's a great responsibility. In this last year I've also changed as a player, I am aware I can be much more decisive playing closer to the goal and also Carlo Ancelotti has understood this. My evolution is independent of who plays next to me, so me and Ronaldinho can coexist easily."
Ricky Kaká, as said before, always has nice words about everyone because his football is happiness and natural simplicity.
Normality is also the first sign the Brazilian transmits to those who look at him, in the way he talks about himself, of his family, his faith, and the themes the fans care about. And then those sweet words Ricky always has for everyone, no matter what color their shirts are:
"I'm very happy for Adriano, to know he is well, and that he has found his dimension. Certainly I would have liked him to stay in Milan, but if he is happy at home then I am happy. Just like I'm happy for Diego, if he came to Juventus, he would be another Brazilian with the desire to bring Brazil to Europe."
Diego then led Kaká to talk about the match against Juventus, a difficult match which Ricky would like to win perhaps with a special dedication:
"If I win this match I will dedicate it to all mothers, mine included, and Caroline. But I don't trust Juventus, they're a strong team which is why I'm preparing well because when I do that positive things happen. Who is the best Juventus player? In the past it was Platini but now it's Del Piero and I would gladly have dinner with Legrottaglie. He is a friend of mine, we have the same values and we are very tied to the faith in God. Let's say our life philosophy is very similar."
Ricky Kaká's future is already outlined, a lot of work ahead of the match against Juve but then what? Every reference to his summer is evident.
"I think - Kaká says - that journalists have a great responsibility. They write for important papers, read by millions of people who are sometimes shocked by the headlines. It's not nice to play with the sensibility of people, the truth should be researched. I feel a lot of love and gratitude for the Rossoneri fans. In that famous game against Fiorentina I felt unique emotions. It had never happened to me that I was unable to focus on a football match, what surrounded me was overwhelming. With today's fans I have a special relationship, between us there is a certain exchange of values, the Milan fans have left an indelible mark on my life."
A solid relationship connects Kaká with the Rossoneri colors, but also with Adriano Galliani and Filippo Inzaghi:
"They are two different relationships, but unique and true. Adriano Galliani is a great person, he has done a lot for Milan and helped them become big. Me and him completely agree and we always take decisions together. With Pippo the relationship started in 2007, on the pitch. We have reached a great technical understanding and then as time went on we became great friends. When I help Pippo to score I feel a special joy. He is phenomenal in every way and in the penalty area he is number one."
What does Kaká really think about this season?
"I think we should not have had so many injuries, including mine. If I had to cancel one I would cancel out Nesta's injury, we have missed Alessandro a lot, but I have great hope he will be able to return. Also my injuries were difficult to swallow, but considering the way I play I am more at risk and so it could always have happened. I have seen the statistics about Milan's points average with and without my presence. It's very nice to know I am important for this team, it's a great responsibility. In this last year I've also changed as a player, I am aware I can be much more decisive playing closer to the goal and also Carlo Ancelotti has understood this. My evolution is independent of who plays next to me, so me and Ronaldinho can coexist easily."
Ricky Kaká, as said before, always has nice words about everyone because his football is happiness and natural simplicity.
