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

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?

As Ricky tweeted yesterday, he and his Real Madrid team mates have arrived in UCLA, Los Angeles for a training session. I think he’s still on recovery since he wasn’t participating in training outdoor, but he looks just fine, talking with the new captain Iker Casillas. Enjoy the photos!

• 004 x Real Madrid: Friendly Match Training 2010.08.03 – Los Angeles

    

Here they are, photos of Ricardo Kaka at the training session in Los Angeles! Real Madrid will play friendly matches against Club America in August 4, and LA Galaxy in August 7. Kaka didn’t actually participate at the training session, as the Real Madrid official site confirmed that he was training indoor at the gym. There’s no official statement either about whether he will play for the match since Kaka is not 100% fit at the moment.

• 002 x Real Madrid: Friendly Match Training 2010.08.02 – Los Angeles

  

Get well soon, Ricky! Hope you’ll join your team mates for the friendly match tomorrow! =)

Here it is, the official fixtures of La Liga 2010/11 season. Real Madrid is on the opener, will be facing Mallorca in August 29. Hopefully Kaka will be already fit and ready to play! =)

Finally, after a long time, there are some news about Kaka. But is this a lull before a storm? The time will tell…

As reported by AS, the father of Real Madrid superstar Kaka, Bosco Leite, met with Real Madrid club officials at the Santiago Bernabeu in order to clarify his son’s future with the club, as the press has speculated that new coach Jose Mourinho does not find the Brazilian to be suited to his style of play.

According to reports, Los Blancos assured the Brazilian star’s father, giving him the date the club expected Kaka to report to pre-season training.

Kaka arrived in Madrid last summer for a €64 million transfer fee, but has failed to find the good form that saw him become so successful at Milan. Struggling with a hernia problem, the Brazilian has found it difficult to regain his form and his injuries continue to bother him, as most recently, the Brazil national team doctor declared that Kaka was only 80% fit for this summer’s World Cup.

Mourinho however, seems to have confidence that the Brazilian midfielder will find his top form next season and the club communicated this sentiment to the player’s father.

Kaka has been the subject of some transfer rumours this summer, most notably English Premiership side Chelsea of which manager Carlo Ancelotti, Kaka’s former coach at Milan, recognized that he “would like to have Kaka, but he is very expensive”.

Source: Goal.com

Entering the knock-out stage of World Cup, Real Madrid must be proud that 10 of the players are still up!

ARGENTINA
Higuain and company won all three group stage matches and the Madridista accumulated 161 minutes of playing time in two matches and is in a three-way tie for top-scorer bragging rights with three goals. The Albiceleste now face Mexico with the winning doing battle against Germany or England.

NETHERLANDS
The Oranje also won out in the group stage with Rafael van der Vaart playing an important role in the team’s early success. Netherlands are next scheduled to play Slovakia with the winner potentially having to face Brazil in the quarterfinals.

BRAZIL
Brasil clinched its berth in the knockout round after only two group stage wins and later locked up the top spot with a draw against Portugal. Kaka has played 166 minutes in two matches but was unable to squre off against Cristiano Ronaldo after being sent off against Cote d’Ivoire. The Seleção now play Chile.

PORTUGAL
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe punched their tickets into the Round of 16 by thrashing Korea DPR and drawing against Cote d’Ivoire and Brazil. The forward continues to be the go-to guy for Portugal, while the defender saw his first action of the tournament by playnig 63 minutes against Brazil.

SPAIN
La Roja also made it through by winning their last two matches of the group stage against Honduras and Chile. Casillas, Ramos and Xabi Alonso have participated in every match, while Arbeloa got in on the action in two. Albiol has yet to be called in to duty. Spain next face Portugal with the winner scheduled to play either Paraguay or Japan in the quarterfinals.

Source: Real Madrid Official Site