For a second, Milan fans had to take a breath.

On Wednesday, Corriere dello Sport reported that five-time, reigning Italian champions Inter Milan were interested in Real Madrid midfielder Kaká.

Reports have linked Kaká with a move away from the Bernabeu for some time now. After joining AC Milan in 2003, the Brazilian international left for Madrid in a move worth over $100 million (U.S.).

His first season at his new club was difficult for the former World Player of the Year. After scoring 16 goals in his final Milan season, his lowest total since 2004-2005, the Brazilian managed only 9 in 33 total matches for Madrid, 8 in 25 league matches.

After injuries gave him trouble last season, he is already struggling again this season, as he is out of action until about November with a leg injury. With the new additions Madrid have made this summer, including Mesut Özil and Sergio Canales, it is likely that Kaká will be allowed to leave for the right price.

Rumors earlier this summer had him linked with Chelsea and Carlo Ancelotti, his manager at AC Milan. Manchester City have always been interested in the player, who snubbed them in January of 2009 before joining Madrid in June.

This most recent report is the first time Inter Milan have been rumored to be interested in their former rival; however, the Nerazurri were quick to deny the reports.

“It could be a good idea but it did not come from us,” Inter president Massimo Moratti clarified to the media.

“I also read it in the paper. I have never spoken to Mourinho.”

Most likely, the only way Kaká would return to Italy is with AC Milan. Before leaving, Kaká had stated his intentions of one day being the club captain. At the time of his departure, he said he was only leaving to help Milan towards fixing their financial issues.

Kaká would surely love to return to the club which made him an international star.

Milan fans would surely love to have him back.

Furthermore, Kaka is happy at Real Madrid and wouldn’t fancy the idea of returning to play for an Italian club other than Milan. (!!!)

However, reports now have Milan interested in former Inter Milan striker and lifelong Milan supporter, Mario Balotelli.

Source: Bleacherreport

This just in: a report said that our man Ricardo Kaka will likely be back to play for Real Madrid in January 2011.

Real Madrid midfielder Kaka will be fit for duty no sooner than January 2011. He is likely to be ready for the January 9 Real Madrid v Villarreal match, AS Spanish newspaper reported. Doctors suppose he will resume trainings in December.

Note that Kaka underwent knee surgery in August.

Source: Aysor.me

This is a delightful news, but also a sad news. Isn’t it too long to wait until January 2011? I do hope that he will recover very soon. But if it’s for his own health then I can do nothing. All I can wish is the best for him! =)

Finally the Champions League 2010-11 Draw has been announced! And I think it’s quite nostalgic, since Real Madrid will meet AC Milan, again, just like last season!

Group A: Inter Milan, Werder Bremen, Tottenham, FC Twente

Group B: Lyon, Benfica, Schalke, Hapoel Tel Aviv

Group C: Manchester United, Valencia, Rangers, Bursaspor

Group D: Barcelona, Panathinaikos, FC København, Rubin

Group E: Bayern Munich, Roma, Basel, CFR Cluj

Group F: Chelsea, Marseille, Spartak Moscow, MSK Zilina

Group G: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Ajax, AJ Auxerre

Group H: Arsenal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga, Partizan

What do you guys think about this season’s draw?

Finally, photos of Ricardo Kaka for Adidas SLVR campaign have been released! Now we have three more additions. Ricky looks absolutely stunning in these photos, so enjoy! =)

• 003 x Endorsements: Adidas SLVR Fall/Winter 2010

   

Our man Ricardo Kaka is featured in Bleacher Reports’ Top 10 AC Milan Legends!

9. KAKA
Kaka came to Milan in 2003 for about 8.5 million € from Sao Paulo, described in retrospect as “peanut” by club owner.

Instant in 2003 he became part of starting lineup and he benched great Rui Costa.

Kaka did a great job in Milan during 2003-2009.

Kaka was a leader in 2007 when he won champions league. He scored 7 amazing goals.

In 2009 he left Milan and went to Real Madrid for 65 million €.

Everybody expected from him to become AC Milan captain and legend but he wanted to play for Real Madrid and his wish come true.

Source: Bleacher Report

Hopefully he’ll be listed in Real Madrid’s legends too soon as he recovered from his injury! =D

The injury news might be sad for Kaka (and for us as well) but looking at him being optimistic that he’ll make the best out of him again this season, seems like nothing can hold him down!

Brazil striker Kaka has pledged to once again be the best player in the world, saying a doctor who operated on his knee had exaggerated the seriousness of his injury.

After a routine preseason check by Madrid doctors discovered a problem, Dr. Marc Martens performed arthroscopic surgery on Kaka’s left knee on Aug. 5 then claimed the player put his career in jeopardy by playing at the World Cup.

But Kaka denied it in an interview published by Spanish newspaper Marca on Friday.

“Martens is a great professional but he raised the alarm, he exaggerated a lot,” said Kaka.

Martens said Kaka was in unbearable pain during Brazil’s quarterfinal loss to the Netherlands in the World Cup.

Kaka said he played in pain before that game.

“I played in pain in a lot of games, not just with the national team, but also with Real Madrid,” he said. “And not just my knee, but other parts of my body, too.”

After a €65 million ($83 million) move from AC Milan, Kaka had a disappointing first year at Real Madrid last season, when he was hampered by a groin injury. The groin problem aggravated the knee injury, he said.

He said he got through the pressure caused by the injury with the help of “faith, family and friends,” and he expects to return to action in four months.

“I will be the best in the world again. Today it’s difficult to say this, but I think I’m going to be successful with Real Madrid. I had the operation to be No. 1 again.”

Source: Times Live

The original interview was actually featured in Marca, but it’s in Spanish so I couldn’t understand any single thing — but thanks to Google Translate. =P And here’s a video highlight from the interview: