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Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁiˈkaʁdu iˈzɛksõ duˈsɐ̃tuz ˈlejtʃi]; born 22 April 1982), commonly known as Kaká (Brazilian Portuguese: ⓘ) or Ricardo Kaká, [4] [5] is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Paolo Maldini is Milan's all-time record appearance-maker.. Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian professional football club based in Milan.The club was founded in December 1899 as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club, and played their first competitive match on 15 April 1900, when they entered the semi-final of the 1900 Italian Football Championship.
The 2007 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in the world as judged by an international panel of sports journalists, was awarded to Kaká. [1] [2] This was the first year in which players from clubs outside the UEFA federation were eligible for nomination; this change also led to an increase in the voting pool to include journalists from outside UEFA countries.
They were in a relationship for two years, during which Kaká was mostly away to play for AC Milan. During that time, Celico joined Kaká's church and later became a pastor. During a vacation to Milan, Kaká proposed to her, and the couple were married on 23 December 2005, in São Paulo. Together, they have two children, a son and a daughter.
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AC Milan was founded as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club in 1899 by English expatriate Herbert Kilpin. [12] The club claims 16 December of that year as their foundation date, [ 24 ] but historical evidence seems to suggest that the club was actually founded a few days after, most likely on 18 December. [ 2 ]
Milan returned to training at Milanello from 9 July. The Rossoneri started their season with a series of pre-season friendlies. In the summer, Milan took part in the International Champions Cup, played across the United States and Canada between 24 July and 4 August. It was the club's second presence in the tournament.
On the pitch, Milan was not able to challenge Juventus for the virtual league title, then going out against Barcelona in the Champions League. Following the season, the club sold Andriy Shevchenko for €40 million, the highest fee paid for a player turning 30 in the same year, to English club Chelsea .