Kaka left out of Brazilian squad

GENEVA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil will take on Bosnia in their first friendly of the year on Wednesday in Switzerland, however, Real Madrid star Kaka was left out of the squad. Kaka did play in the final two games of 2011 as

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Scolari hints at Kaka recall

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has hinted at an international recall for former FIFA world player of the year Kaka by promising changes to his squad for upcoming friendlies against Italy and Russia. Kaka was abse

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By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 18 June 2006 Activist of Indian Communist Party listens to a speaker, unseen, during a demonstration against hike in gasoline prices, in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2006 India's economy has been on a high growth path in re

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By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 10 May 2006 Former Communist Giorgio Napolitano has been elected Italy's new head of state. His election paves the way for the winner of general elections last month, Roman

Kaka linked with Corinthians move

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka is reportedly set for a move to Brazil's Corinthians in the January transfer window. The Spanish giants are prepared to offload the 30-year-old to meet the new salary demands of Cristian

There is more to come from me, vows Kaka

NEW JERSEY, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Brazil midfielder Kaka said he is yet to re-establish himself in Mano Menezes' team despite a goalscoring return to international football last month. The 30-year-old was on target in both of Brazil's friendly victorie

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By Ivana Kuhar Washington, DC 01 February 2007 watch Cuba Transition Lessons As questions continue over Cuban leader Fidel Castro's health, there is a widespread speculation that his communist regime will not survive without him. Many wonder whether

Ronaldo, Kaka greet rescued miners in Chile

RIO DO JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka on Wednesday sent their greetings（祝福） to the 33 Chilean miners who are being rescued after 69 days trapped underground following a mine collapse. A specia

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Kaka didn't want to play Copa America, said Menezes

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Mano Menezes said on Tuesday that Kaka wanted to be left out of the Copa America squad in order to have more time to regain his form following knee surgery. Kaka underwent left knee surgery earlier thi

Kaka is my idol: Neymar

Kaka is my idol: Neymar WROCLAW, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international striker Neymar admitted on Monday his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside Real Madrid playmaker Kaka for the first time. The Brazil squad gathered in Wroclaw, Poland

Milan want to loan back Kaka

ROME, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has warned Real Madrid that they only want to take back Kaka on loan instead of permanent basis. The Madrid side are believed to be eager to remove the Brazilian player from their pay

Kaka: I want to stay at Real Madrid

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka Sunday said he wants to remain at the Bernabeu next season. The 30-year-old Brazilian has been a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho in recent months and reports have linked him with a mov

Kaka to miss Real's league match against Valencia

MADRID, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spanish soccer league giant Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's coaching assistant Aitor Karanka said on Friday that Brazilian star Kaka will miss Real's match against Valencia on Saturday. Kaka just returned to training l

AC Milan plan to loan back Kaka

MILAN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Serie A giants Milan confirmed on Thursday that they are talking with Real Madrid about a possible January move for Kaka. The club's own TV station, Milan Channel, have revealed that the two clubs are discussing the possibi

AC Milan seeks Kaka-Ibrahimovic swap

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan is reportedly negotiating the return of Brazilian star Kaka to the San Siro in a deal that could reunite striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. The Rossoneri has sought talks with Ka

Kaka confirms staying in Real Madrid

MADRID, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka insisted on Tuesday that he has not intention of leaving the club after just two seasons in the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian arrived two summers ago in a deal worth around 100 million dollars