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Arrivederci Kaka!
Arrivederci Kaka!
So, it is now official . Kaka will play for Real Madrid next season. It wasn’t really a transfer saga, as it was concluded rather quickly, but it is without a doubt one of/if not the biggest transfer of the summer. The fee isn’t confirmed yet but it’s speculated to be ...
Kaka signs for Real Madrid EXCLUSIVE (video)
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Kaka signs for Real Madrid EXCLUSIVE (video)
youtube.com — It's official, Kaka is a new Madrid player. Press conference... (more) Kaka signs for Real Madrid EXCLUSIVE (video)
Kaka = New Galacticos era for Real ? {W/Pics}
Kaka = New Galacticos era for Real ? {W/Pics}
sportige.com — With Kaka on board and Cristiano Ronaldo the next target for Real Madrid, is this the second... Galacticos era under Florentino Perez? How did it turn out the first time, with Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo and Beckahm as the stars purchased for the dream team project? (more) Kaka = New Galacticos era for Real ? {W/Pics}
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Kaka deal highlights Serie A decline
Reuters Soccer Blog — ... The departure of Kaka from AC Milan to Real Madrid marks the end of the Italian era in European football. Not only can Italian clubs not attract the best players in the world to play in Serie A but now, when they unearth a talent like Kaka, they can’t stop them from leaving. Italians used to describe their ...

A global recession?
oh you beauty — ... But, in contrast to United’s promises, Milan probably won’t be spending their profit. Kaka’s quote said absolutely everything about the situation for most clubs: “I wanted to stay on at Milan, but the global economic crisis has affected many clubs, especially those like Milan that run as a business. I spoke with the directors and we agreed that the transfer would be in everybody’s interests at this moment in time.” ...

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Italy Coach Marcello Lippi Delighted To See Kaka Leave AC Milan (Goal.com)Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News 6/9/2009
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Pato: Ronaldinho Can Bring Greatness To Milan (Goal.com)Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News 6/9/2009
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