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Posted by Matteo Bonetti on 10/11/2010

For those of you who have been following me for a while, you know I hardly ever report on transfer rumors. Recently I read a quote on the Internet that I enjoyed:

Being a good writer is 3% talent, and 97% not being distracted by the Internet

I take this quote to heart. Most of the news we read online comes from shady sources that always list "our insider information reports" or "according to sources".. Which sources? What insider? Who, what, where, when, why? We're temporarily transfixed by a column which reads: "Manchester City to offer Milan €45 million for Ignazio Abate." (Wait, they might actually do that) While we all know there's a better chance Oddo will be Capocannoniere in the Serie A than that happening, there's always the lingering excitement of "what if"..

Well "what if" usually shatters our hearts and plays with our emotions. The Sports Journalists on the Internet who just rewash information they read from other Sports sites fill the web with news that won't ever materialize. In the end, it's mostly garbage.

For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you'll remember me tweeting about Robinho to Milan, and Borriello to Roma days before it was released on the web. At the moment of my statement, I received numerous messages questioning my sanity for reporting such comical information. Two days after, I had more praise than Cristiano Ronaldo in a nightclub.

My insider source, is actually somebody in my family. My grandfather was the vice president of Milan four decades ago, so we still have some connections inside the organization. The few times a year when real news is passed down to me from overseas, I report it. So far, they've been 100% correct. I wouldn't report any information that I know isn't legitimate, because I know as a reader I wouldn't want to be led on with something that'll eventually break my heart. A bit extreme I know, but football is more than a pastime for many of you, it's an obsession - a way of life.

So here's the latest scoop. In January, Milan will purchase Kaka from Real Madrid. Soon enough, we'll also see Ronaldinho in an LA Galaxy shirt.

Kaka - Forever a Milan Legend ©AP

Now let's be realistic: the difference between this Kaka and the one who won the Ballon d'Or is equivalent to the difference between Huntelaar and Van Basten. At Madrid he failed to shine. His galloping runs that led him to being a Milan legend were suddenly taken out of his arsenal by injuries which have plagued him for the past few years. He just underwent surgery. Even 50% of the old Kaka would be a massive bonus for the rossoneri. Without his pace, he's not a world class performer anymore. I grew up idolizing him, so speaking even the least bit negatively about him still seems taboo.

Random Notes:

- Milan are sitting fourth in the Serie A. Strangely enough, the best performance of the season came week one against Lecce, before the entire Ibra/Robinho circus commenced.

- What is wrong with Robinho? I've watched him throughout his career. His Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde performances are disturbing. Whenever he suits up for the Brazilian National Team, he is world class. Anyone remember the goal he scored last year against Italy? Simply brilliant. For some reason, he has never been able to recreate this stellar form while donning a club jersey. He smashed the British record fee by transferring to Manchester City, but failed to live up to lofty expectations. At Santos he tried to reignite his career, but couldn't resist the offer presented by Milan. In his press conference, he said he wanted to make Milan history. Now if his idea is making the Milan history of bloopers, then he's already in that highlight reel. He failed to even connect with the goal while being 1v1 against the keeper in the Champions League. Robinho seems slower than usual, and hasn't been able to form much chemistry with the team, yet.

- Incredible how you can go from loathing someone, to buying their jersey and framing it on your wall. That's a brief summary of my love/hate relationship with Ibrahimovic.

Doesn't he look noticeably nicer now? ©AP

When he played at Inter, I used to joke he had that Inter face. You know, the face that almost all the Inter players have. They just don't seem like nice people. Whether it's my intense dislike for anyone wearing a black & blue striped jersey clouding my judgment, or a bizarre pattern (which others have noticed, by the way). Look at Stankovic, Cordoba, Lucio, Maicon, Samuel, Mihajlovic, Ibra, Materazzi. If you saw any of them in a back alley, would you even feel remotely safe? Now to make a comparison, imagine if you saw Pirlo in the same place. You'd probably smile at him, take note of his feathery soft hair and polite demeanor. Sorry I went off on a tangent, moving on..

- The upcoming game against Real Madrid is probably the most anticipated Milan game in three years. Last year we didn't have the same firepower as today, but still managed to squeak out a 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu, despite Dida's best efforts at sabotaging the result. It was hands down the most thrilling, entertaining game of the season. What worries me is that we have so much firepower being led by someone who quite frankly, has absolutely no experience at this level. Imagine the body of a Ferrari with the steering wheel and chassis of a FIAT. A world famous orchestra being led by a cocker spaniel. Allegri might have been given a little too much to munch on. Will he turn into the next Guardiola? Doubt it. Will he still be the coach next year? Questionable. Madrid on the other hand, is a team brimming with world class talent at every position. Oh, did I mention Mourinho is coaching them now?

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Comments

Posted by CJB on 10/10/2010

I agree with the press garbage.

Robinho is interesting in that as you point out he has regularly been the top performer for the Selecao but fails to emulate it when playing in Europe.

However I believe he is looking great as of late and am surprised to read you think otherwise. Playing alongside teammates Thiago Silva Ronaldinho and Pato will only help bring out the best in him.

Posted by SerieALive on 10/10/2010

Nice article!The bogus news that comes out of other news organizations gets annoying.Keep up the great work Matteo!

Posted by Erick on 10/10/2010

So.. dinho is leaving :( .. that pretty much sucks, kaká spends more time in the hospital than in the pitch

Posted by Francesco on 10/10/2010

I don't want Kaka back. It's going to be Sheva's return all over again. Galliani and Braida have to work on the transfer market with their heads not their hearts.

Posted by sonny704 on 10/10/2010

Great article! Been a Rossoneri fan my whole life (at least from since I can remember in my 22 years)and being from Buffalo, NY it's hard to get news about them besides the internet. I take everything I read with a grain of salt. It's good to know there are people who just pass on the truth.

Kaka coming back to Milan in January would be a great birthday present for me, just saying...

Forza Milan!

Posted by FaRa on 10/11/2010

Very interesting information regarding your ancestory. Reading that kaka will come back put a smile on my face but with the 30million euros it will cost i sometimes wonder if its the best business decision. Do you have any news regarding David Luiz ? Do you think the move will happen ?

Posted by Desilolla on 10/11/2010

If Berlusconi and Galliani still thinks that Kaka(overrated and gets too much credit) is more decesive and important then Dinho then I really hope that Dinho goes to Inter. This is totally pathetic, Kaka left for the money and was only good for Milan in 2-3 years. To give him cred for winning CL for Milan is bullshit and disrespecting towards his teammates. Seedorf, Pirlo, Gattuso, Scheva, Cafu, Nesta, Inzaghi,Rui Costa and Maldini did their part of contribution and still Kaka is hailed as legend. Last season Dinho played superb and had about 50-60 killer assists but due to poor and average teammates who couldn't score on open goals(Pato needs 50 chances to score and Boriello 5000 chances)Milan failed to win anything. If Dinho leaves then football leaves Milan and Italy. So Milan go and Bring Kaka cuz u don't deserve to have king Dinho in your team.

Posted by Triplejoe on 10/11/2010

I saw your transfer tweets a while back and I'll admit I was quite impressed by it. I for one am pleased that you take some pride in your reporting, just remember sensationalising rumours sells papers and so a quiet rumor here and there can make or break a journo.

I recently saw robinho play for brazil and his work rate off the ball was second to none. Your position as the Milan reporter means much of what you say is taken as truth, let's give robinho some time to adjust to a new team before he's sullied as a bad buy. Galliani made a great move in swooping for him!

You're doing well, keep it up Matteo

Forza Milan!

Posted by Milan 1963 on 10/11/2010

Hi Matteo,
For once i hope your insider source is wrong...as much as I have admired Kaka in his glory days and I will always cheer the memory of those moments, I would not like to see him back with us for obvious reasons. He was already on the decline when we sold him to Madrid, he will cost us too much, I would rather use that money for a future Kaka. Third Dinho is today creating more goal chances than anybody else could. Fourth he wanted Madrid so bad, that now he can enjoy it ad vomitam.
I so agree on your comments on Ibra and Inter players though, thank god I am 194 cm and 92 kilos so I would not be too scared of those dwarfs, but it is true they do not look like Mr Nice guys. Actually Ibra learned to smile coming to Milan and suddenly he looks better:-).
Robinho will hopefuly get out of his zombiness and show that he can do at club level what he can do with La Selecaon, hopefuly against Real Madrid.

Posted by Marco on 10/11/2010

"For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you'll remember me tweeting about Robinho to Milan, and Borriello to Roma days before it was released on the web."

I hate to say this, but this is not true. I actually followed you on Twitter back then and several Italian media reported the stories about Borriello and Robinho before you did.
Just as several Italian media have been reporting the Kakà to Milan and Dinho to Galaxy rumours for weeks now, before you posted it.

Posted by punditguy on 10/11/2010

You are right about the internet rumors. At least they temporarily makes us happy and keeps on cloud nine during the work day when you have to deal with A-Holes all day long. But when reality hits...its a disaster!

Anyways, Kaka back to Milan...I love kaka, I idolized him. He will always be in my heart because of the joy he brought to Milan and us Milan fans. But at this point...I hope Milan doesnt sacrifice Ronnie for Kaka. There is a really good chemistry between Ronnie and the others and to break that in the middle of the season sounds sketchy! But no one knows what Kaka can bring to Milan again. Even tho he is at Madrid to me he never really looked as happy as he did at Milan. It always seem as tho he was forcing himself to smile.

Matteo, is there any developments of or any truth to the David Luis chase? If so what do you think of this? I think it would be great. I saw him play and he reminded me of Puyol "the hair" and the fact that him and T.Silva partner up for Brazil!

Posted by Pagliuca on 10/11/2010

Matteo;

I agree on all issues:
1-Getting Riki back will be nice but could be a liability if he's injured and cannot do the same thing he did back in 06-08. 2-In my opinion, Acno ruined this kid. He never rotated or sub'd him that's why those injuries took a toll.3-Robinho, I think needs some time, I think he has good technique on the ball but the more he plays the better he'll get. He's a good creator and scorer so that will help on both accounts if Roni leaves. 4-If Roni leaves, I don't think it will be a good idea, he still creates and makes those chances for us. If we use Kaka only for trequartista and limit how far he goes up in the box then I think it can work out. Kaka feeds, Ibra, Roni, and Pato/Robinho. Unreal!
5-Besides Kaka, we still need a good Right back, another mid-fielder, and again a possible quality center-back. If we get additionaly to that we'll be in pole position for a lot of things.

Posted by Matteo Bonetti on 10/11/2010

@Marco

Never claimed to be the first one reporting Kaka & Ronaldinho stories. All I am trying to do is help my readers differentiate legitimate news with the rest. My source not only knows many of the Milan players personally, but others who work inside the organization. You might see "Kaka to Milan" news on a site, but then see "-insert name here- to Milan" stories as well. Who knows what to believe? All I can promise to my readers is that the ones I mentioned above are legitimate.

As for the Robinho/Borriello stories. I didn't read anything about it on my two favorite Italian sports media sources when I tweeted the information (Gazzetta/Corriere) so if someone else around the Internet wrote about it as well, hats off to them, I'm sure they've gained popularity in their respective field as well.

Posted by Isaac on 10/11/2010

u can by kaka' but dinho isnt goin anywhere wat if kaka' fails to shine if he returns 2 milan dinho is wat holds the team together without him milan suck wen was the last time dinho did bad 4 milan?????????i know, back in the season 2008-2009 thats like 2 years ago and im not saying i dont like kaka' in fact i love him partly cuz he is a christian and i am one 2 so dinho stays and kaka' cums how about that

Posted by mayeo on 10/12/2010

Give Robhnio some more time to gel,Should not get rid of Ronaldhino ,If able to get Kaka,and too to be able to play them all without any changing room bust up that is fine.The coaching capabilities now is paramount.I would have loved to have seen how Leonardo would have coped with the talent Ac milan now has at his disposal.

Posted by dan udeme on 10/12/2010

As a fan think it is idea if the new coach can bring back kaka to the club

Posted by JTex13 on 10/12/2010

if what you say is true then good for kaka. madrid never suited him, it's ronaldo's gig after all. as far as ronaldinho is concerned, yeah i've heard many times that he'd be leaving for LA before. that would be something to see, but i don't know if dinho even speaks a lick of english. needless to say, he'd be there to play football not to talk.
but i fear that this kaka business would be a detriment to rossoneri fans. last year inter got the criticism of being the anti-italian team with so many foreigners on their starting roster. milan will have a lot more star brazilians than italians. and let's not forget the age factor, too. it'd be great if it works, but i think milan should spend more time on their youth teams, and have more faith in their native youngsters.
but as long as inter stumbles then that is all i care about. i despise rafa benitez...FORZA JUVE!

Posted by madridistas on 10/12/2010

Your story has given me a our taste. Hope you get this one wrong this time. Kaka turned Man city down in his bid to be a meringue. If he went for money as some suggest then he wouldnt be here today. However he went for tradition and prestige. That is what clubs like madrid and milan bring to the table. I hope he never leaves. One season is hardly time enough to judge a player. Remember Zidane?

Posted by nelson abraham on 10/12/2010

kaka is a great player that's the fact but the time for ac milan is lapsed. ronaldinho will take ac milan to win scudeto. the guy is talented they shoul not dispose him.

Posted by ibrahim Bala on 10/12/2010

i love you kaka

Posted by anderson simeus on 10/12/2010

i hope kaka comeback to Milan its a great player for me

Posted by adekunle adebare on 10/12/2010

How i wish Kaka will come back to Milan.He's a great player and a cool header person.I respect him alot.I pray when transfer window open in january,Milan should bid for him.

Posted by julian Mesa on 10/12/2010

Well is sucks heard that Ronaldinho is going to be played in the L.A Galaxy, besides Ronaldinho is such a great player the only thing that he has to do is push up himself and try to train harder at AC so that will be able to leap AC milan the same way as he while a while ago at FC Barcelona.

Posted by julian Mesa on 10/12/2010

Posted by roberto on 10/12/2010

Kaka coming back to Milan alone is a very bad blow for Milan and in exchange for Ronaldinho it is a deathwish. What Kaka was as a player and his attitude is so different to what he is today. There is no comparision between Kaka and Dinho. Mourinho has been trying to unload Kaka since he took over without success. Meanwhile Dinho was the leading assists in all European legues last year.Milan's management is confusing. Dinho carried them on his back last year as Pato was injured and Boriello was inconsistent. Now they get two worlld class forwards in Ibra and Robinho and won't give them enough playing time together. Boateng shines when he plays in mid-field but they are reluctant to start him and now they want to get rid of their only consistent star Dinho. Go figure

Posted by Lowayne Antoine on 10/12/2010

Why sell Ronaldinho - he is better than Kaka at this point in time. However if they could get him and they could all play together fine ( although dinho shined when Kaka left).

Posted by Ilhan on 10/12/2010

Are we just signing Kaka so a former Rossoneri hero doesnt end up Nerazzuri? for the last few months he has been linked with our bitter city rivals (apparently to replace Sneijder who goes to Man U this summer ....)

The balance of the team is not good, even if the flair players are crowd-pleasing. Looks like we missed out on a good player in Hernanes, his Lazio career has started superbly. If we have money to spend he is the type of box-to-box, energetic MF we should be getting (we were in pole position but pulled out of the deal, reportedly) rather than KP Boateng or equivalent.

And can we please sign fullbacks!! When Genoa manage to lockdown Rafinha and Criscito, it really highlights our poor transfer campaign in this area. To think recent Italy left back (Antonelli of Parma) was discarded by Milan some years ago :(

Forza Milan, lets build a winning team not just an entertaining one. Nice blog, keep up the good work.

Posted by justin ethu on 10/13/2010

grew up watching kaka??

how old are you? 7?

Posted by paul on 10/13/2010

I think it would be a stupid move, plain and simple to bring Kaka back at the expense of Ronnie. Kaka today is not better, period. He's an injury waiting to happen and without his speed he's average. At least Ronnie has more to rely on than his speed, which is now questionable. I don't believe it will happen. If it does it's a black eye on Milan. Instead of freaking concentrating on forwards I DO NOT UNDERSTAND why they don't fix the midfield. Leave Pato, Ibra and Dinho to do their thing and fix the defense and midfield. They rely on the fwds to play defense BECAUSE their midfield is OLD. That's when of course Dorf, Ambro, Pirlo and Gattuso are on the pitch...and Allegri loves playing them.

Tired of the Ronnie rumours. Sign him for life. Let him retire in Milan because as a playmaker ther IS NO ONE BETTER. Kaka is done.

Posted by terra arael on 10/13/2010

ibra failed inter in champion league few seasons ago, he also failed barca in the same competition last year. hopefully he wouldnt fail milan this time. i miss that trophy a lot

Posted by Rikki on 10/13/2010

Kaka is a living legend but I'd rather see King Dinho return to form and excel!

Posted by pravesh on 10/13/2010

well its nice to hear all these but remember that kaka has got good relationship with carlo who has made his career shine n i believe that carlo will try to sign him at chelsea also n if that happen then i hope kaka to shine at top of z world again wiz his fabulous skills...he is my favourite player n at madrid he is destroying his beautiful career which he made up at milan....no future 4 kaka at madrid n i see him at chelsea...

Posted by efosa on 10/13/2010

kaka is just what milan needs to go back to d top of serie A,dinho mosttimes is a minus 1 in d milan starting 11

Posted by Wongel Abate on 10/13/2010

Nice article. I have been a Milan fan from Ethiopia my whole life at the club level. It is not going to be in the best interest of the club to bring back Kaka from Real Madrid. Signor Galliani should better look for another best replacement in January. Bringing back a player who is not hundred percent in form would not serve any purpose.

Forza Milan!!

Posted by Pidipidi on 10/13/2010

About Kaka coming to Milan and Dinho being shipped off to LA Galaxy Im going to hold you to it. There is a major difference between predicting something 2 days in advance and 3 months in advance. What is stopping the board from changing its mind? Plus when is Milan getting a world-class backline again? Everybody misses Cafu, Staam, Nesta and Maldini. Right now there is only Nesta and Thiago Silva. Milan should buy good Italian defenders from other smaller teams

Posted by PrincessH on 10/13/2010

Kaka is a living legend and i am a fan of Kaka. i would see dinho in milan till the end of the season.

Posted by frank on 10/13/2010

Why all the Kaka haters....give the guy a break, he was the best for a year, got hurt and is not the best now. However, he is still great and would help Milan. However, i would rather keep Ronnie than add Kaka back.

My thing: Ibra is the single most overrated player in the history of football. what has he really ever done....Nothing! Higuain is the most underrated player. If Messi did not play in Spain too, all you would hear is Higuain, Higuain.

Posted by arnold on 10/13/2010

yah i saw it coming for my man kaka, italaian futbal is different to espana,and kaka is he the most talented brazil that we have to scream on top roofs no,the guy is good but not good enough for real /barca, he should ahve tried some luck in EPL, to ARSENAL ,SPURS,because he was used to play against aging knees of Serie A , tough player ,this is a Lesson for Pato and other Brazilians at large ,go back to struggling Rossoneri ,San Sinro stil like you ,than to choke the fans @ Bernaubeu

Posted by Luke on 10/13/2010

Maybe I'm wrong, but I didn't read this to mean that Ronaldinho will be sold to the Galaxy in January. His contract is up at the end of this season. The Galaxy have no reason to pay for him during their offseason when they can just wait until his contract ends this summer. The MLS is all about bringing in world class talent on free transfers. Ronnie isn't going anywhere for at least 7 months so don't freak out.

As for Kaka, that would make me ecstatic! Kaka has struggled with injury for a few years but I think he still has some good years left once he gets healthy. Being back in a Rossonerri shirt will definitely lift his spirits again after a rough year plus. I'd welcome him back with open arms!

Posted by Sam on 10/13/2010

Hey Matteo, interesting article. I just hope for your sake that the transfers you have put forward go through cos you've set yourself up for one hell of a ear bashing if they dont!
As an Inter fan I would be pretty happy if they do. For me, despite his inconsistancy, Ronaldinho appears Milans biggest threat and I would think Milan would lose a lot if he left. Not sure about Kaka, quality player but is he still the same?
Not sure about your crack about those beautiful boys in blue in black either! To me they appear to be good strong lads who you could have a beer with and talk about sports! Eye of the beholder I guess!

Posted by Tochukwu Duru on 10/13/2010

Why must Milan always be linked with super stars only when they begin to decline? Why must we always claim the heavy weights and top spenders only on abandoned or rejected super stars around the european top clubs? Why can't we do away with these average players and employ young and promising world class materials to fortify our defense and add a huge strength and guile in our midfield then the average and some of the old players can remain on the periphery. Is high time we stopped thinking of names like kaka,shevshenco,ronaldinho,robinho,beckham and zambrotta and began to consider very relevant names like essien,ramires,c.ronaldo,vidic,messi,villa,tevez or iniesta.

Posted by Anonymous on 10/13/2010

i would luv d both of them 2 play 2gether bcause dey are both legengs

Posted by JBoscoBarbachano on 10/13/2010

Very nice articulo Matteo... Really agree with the gossip scene. Being a vivid fanático futbolero and reading the lines "we ave found out from recent sources" encourages me that you ave underground info from your family and gives me hope that Kaka can be back in the Rossoneri, not being at full strengh still gives Milan some good blood to work with, and just for the resolute of competition I have a feeling that Dentist-hater Massimo Moratti will bring his wallet to the bidding in order to snatch him to Inter, Im just saying i would of moved to see his face when Ibra arrived at Malpensa with a Rossoneri jersey.

Posted by Anonymous on 10/14/2010

Wait a minute. Kaka just said he is not leaving in the winter! He has committed himself to Real Madrid at least until summer! After summer then who knows if he'll be in Madrid, bu according to KAKA HIMSELF he is still going to be here!!!

If you don't believe me then check the article out here on this very website!!!!

Posted by usman on 10/14/2010

hello sir i things is that the searson i hope is that realmadrid is fc barcelona and milan thank you

Posted by eli on 10/14/2010

Thanks for your information. There are many rumours circulating in the last few hours and Kakà denying his last declarations on Twitter but not writing "I'm here to stay" hasn't but fuelled the gossip.
Did he just want to say: "I'm leaving in January?"

On top of all this, Kakà sent a text message to a famous Italian journalist a few days ago. The journalist-friend asked: "please write NO if there aren't any chances to see you back so that I don't deceive myself..please". Kakà's answer: "Now I'm concentrated on my recovery, after this let's see what happens"
It's more than a confession!

Posted by eli on 10/14/2010

Last but not least..Milan fans want him back
"Siam venuti fin qua......"

Posted by vanbesi on 10/14/2010

I would agree with everything you say, (especially the Inter part. I think Robinho needs to improve himself more and show why he is considered one of the best forwards in the game (sometimes). On the other hand, Ibra is absolutely splendid and I hope he will be better and stay in Milan. I'm curious of what will happen to Milan (if) after Ronaldinho go. I'm not much of a huge follower of Milan but I see that he is a pretty decent player, of course just a shadow of his former self, but he is still quite the player. Last season's record was nice, but yet to see the best out of him this term.

Posted by Barney on 10/14/2010

KakA. Let him stay where he is sir. Its like Judas returning back the silver coins. Great write up Matteo ...... as always, keep telling the truth Pinochio.

Posted by Quaid Curtin on 10/14/2010

why do you think Dunga left Ronaldinho out of the Brazil world cup roster? is wasnt because hes old, or because he was out of shape. its all because he doesnt have the best work ethic, hes lazy, no passion like he used to have. its the same reason AC should let him go. And for American teams, theyll take anyone with a name. plus this will let Ronaldinho do what he wants to. he will control everything not arena. plus LA is a city to party in. and apperently thats what important to ronaldinho.

Posted by kabe kabiru oluwasheun on 10/14/2010

thanks for the information.kaka comingback to milan is going to be an adision to the tearm.but i think is time for milan to sain new yourg player all our player are ageing e.g nesta,zanborota,favali,etc;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; sain zarate,sanchaez milan go for this players.(one love to all milan fan)

Posted by Jason on 10/14/2010

Haha I've always thought the same thing about the Inter players, especially Samuel, looks so mean.

Posted by ab8623 on 10/14/2010

I read Soccernet religiously but had never come across your stuff before. I really enjoyed your 'column' and must say, I enjoy your writing style.

Milan may make a move for Kaka as you have mentioned. But Real Madrid will not sell. The reason - Mourinho is not stupid.

Ronaldo, Higuain, Ozil and Di Maria are playing very well and starting to gel, there is a lack of depth in the bench. If something was to happen to one of these players, then the attack only has an inconsistent Benzema and a young, inexperienced Canales. Now although these players are very good, it is not wise to trust them for a Champions League knock out stage or a game vs. Barcelona.

Therefore, Mourinho needs someone else, and that is Kaka. And seeing how Mourinho always gets the best out of his players, Kaka could still be 80% of the player who he was. That 80% would still be one of the best in the world.

Posted by nico on 10/14/2010

i would never at any point get rid of dinho for kaka. dinho brings something no one else in the world brings to the football pitch. Honestly no one is up to his skill level with the ball. his passing is sublime. i think hes irreplaceable. if he does leave milan, i could only dream he goes to juve. kaka is great as well but i dont know, dinho is dinho.

Posted by Harshvardhan on 10/14/2010

robinho or ibra out and kaka in.Ronaldinho is a stellar performer and he of all people should never be sold.Infact the way Kaka was playing,it was stupid to sell him.But no point regretting the past.

Posted by Chris on 10/15/2010

You have done it again Matteo. Great article....honestly you are the best blogger on the soccernet lineup; i've read others and are nowhere as good as yours. Being a Milan fan has great advantages!!
As for this whole Kaka ordeal, I would like to see him in the red and black again, but is it a good idea?? I'm not sure it is since hes been slowly losing his greatness over the past 3 years. Ronny should definitely stay, he can still perform for another few years.

Posted by damian on 10/15/2010

the one BIG draw back of Kaka in January is he will be cup tied for the champions league.
so we loose the ability to play dhino in these games by letting him go and gain nothing since we cant play his replacment.
other than that very excited about being able to shout KaKaaaaaaaaaaaa everytime he scores again :)

Posted by ibrahim bala on 10/15/2010

i don't want kaka to live real madrid b/c he is a good player, real like to have somebody like kaka. so know i got him, p/s real madrid's official i am advising you to hold kaka well as an second milfielder attaker, bic ozil is my first attakimg milfielder to me. thanks

Posted by celeno on 10/15/2010

why the hell should kaka be brought back to milan and dino rather be allow to leave.when milan needed players to help the team,kaka,after deceiving milan fans that he will never leave the club,left just like that.Dino,on the other hand came whole heartedly,did his very best for the team,and today you are saying he is going to be sold for someone who abandon the team?

Posted by saif on 10/15/2010

Hey,nice thought.Thank you kaka,we don't want you back,we want dinho to stay.Milan for life!

Posted by anon on 10/15/2010

Tell your family member to keep Dinho. It's not a coincidence Milan's best game was without Ibra and Robinho, it's because when you actually give Dinho a leadership role he makes the whole team better. He creates so many scoring opportunities, he makes the whole team go. Milan was total crap last year and Dinho kept them in the race for most of it single-handedly. Allegri is a moron for not playing him at all one game, playing him 90 mins the next game, then subbing him off after 60 the next- Leonardo did this last year early on, Dinho didn't play well and there were rumors he'd go back to Brazil, then when Leonardo finally gave him his confidence and started him every game he played awesome. Kaka has only been better than Dinho for like 2 of the last 10 seasons, and he's hurt and out of form right now. Ibra is great, but without a creative midfielder like Dinho behind him the team can't win Serie A. Please don't make this huge mistake, Milan!!

Posted by JAY on 10/15/2010

DO YOU THINK KAKA WILL BE IN SPAIN NEXT SEASON

Posted by punditguy on 10/15/2010

@Celeno

You have it wrong my friend. It was Burlusconi and Galliani who decided to sell Kaka. They wanted him out because of his wages. They said so even when Man City had made the mega bid for him. I remember an article around that time when Burlusconi himself said that he cant keep passing up on bids like that anymore, and that he needs to balance the books!

So dont come here saying that Kaka betrayed Milan and the fans! We still love him and HE IS a legend at Milan.

However, that being said, i dont want him to come back. lol. I think he is passed his prime. Because of that injury he is no longer the kaka we once knew. Without his speed he is not so special anymore! He will forever be in our hearts and he will/should remain as a memory!

Bring ANDREA POLI or PASTORE!!!!! OR GERRARD. LOLZ!!!

Posted by philip on 10/15/2010

Our deadliest weapon of this 21st century is coming back to join PRINCE PATO,SUPER PIPPO and new recruits PRINCE,BINHO and THE BIG SWEDE.Lord have mercy,EUROPE be SCARED cos the great KAKA' is returning HOME! FOREVER ROSSONERI!

Posted by Nico on 10/15/2010

I agree about Ibra. I used to not think much of him when he was with inter(rossoneri diehard bias) but having seen him come from barca I think it was a major coup.

Robinho well I thought he would really try harder because he's playing for a club with real tradition(his excuse for not bothering with city) but apparently he only bothers for the Selecao. Pity we did purchase him - it would have been better if we purchased Ibra and loaned Robinho.

As for Kaka and Ronnie - well it sounds good. Although if we had both Kaka and Ronnie that would be good too.

Posted by Nico on 10/15/2010

However I did cheer Inter for winning the CL as it was a victory for Italy. First time ever. I guess I got sick and tired of people slagging off italian clubs. The Serie A is still beautiful in it's own way and I wouldn't take the BPL for a replacement.

Posted by dewa on 10/16/2010

So in January Kaka will arrive but Dinho still stays before leaving for Galaxy in June? I suppose that's the idea since you didn't really confirm that Dinho will leave in January (You said soon)
I don't really know about Kaka, he hasn't play a single game till now and probably until January, just like some of the guys mentioned previously, it could most likely be another Sheva tale

Posted by Ohiero micheal oko on 10/16/2010

Have been a die hard fan of mailan...All we need now is Good Coach we have the players.And Dinho is still the man in fild wit ibra and pato...Kaka coming back is notin ,going to b like shva..

Posted by Rene on 10/16/2010

It’s funny how reading Kaka will returned has cheered me up, yet deep down inside I know Kaka is a traitor who backstabbed loyal Milan fans and is a decaying player. Still, I like him a lot and I’m willing to give him a second chance. Shame he left though, he would have stayed in Milan all his career and be treated like a legend and given unconditional love from all Milan fans.

Posted by Milan 1963 on 10/16/2010

@ punditguy,
My friend I have to slightly disagree with you on the topic of Kaka. Yes Berlusconi and Galliani needed to cash on the bids and actually the best bid was the one of Manchester City. However Kaka refused but not because he was so attached to Milan, but because he knew that he would go to Madrid (his dream) at the end of the season. So in the end Berlusconi and Galliani could not force him to go to Mancity and had to settle for a lower bid with Real. It does not mean that Kaka betrayed us, but he wanted to go and to me that's it. What he has done will always remain but for me he is not a Milan player anymore and let's get on with Dinho who is worth of our colors, Pato Ibra and all the others. BTW Gianni Rivera was the greatest (for those who had the luck to see him play:-).

Forza Milan

Posted by Milan 1987 on 10/16/2010

I would go 1 better than you Matteo!I HATED Ibra ever since he was at Juve(they are scum just like Inter) and I will forever believe that the 2005&2006 Scudetti would have been won by Milan if the refs did not turn down 4 CLEAR penalties in the games versus Juve in those 2 seasons.Anyway,to the Kaka debate.I love Kaka and always will and would love to se him return to the Rossonerri,because his HEART is always with Milan and he will always play his best for us.I know that he has been injury prone lately,but I honestly believe that a return to the San Siro will be his return to glory.Remember fellow Milanisti,he is still ONLY 28 and that is when most players are in their prime.

Posted by milan 1963 on 10/16/2010

@ Nico
I agree totally on your comments on Ibra. I first thought he was a good player with Juve than I could not stand him with Inter, and now I think he is great....is that what you call die hard rossoneri bias LOL.

As an Italian born and raised overseas, I have always supported italian teams in international competitions. Especially here in Asia where english football is king. So like you I somehow cheered when Inter won although I was so drunk from 3 to 5 am that I saw the game with only one eye open otherwise I would see everything double ha ha ha...I still can not stand them though....but I still prefer them to Germans, English or whatever nationality for that matter.

Posted by Hamza_Tanzania on 10/16/2010

Kaka is always Milan Legend, as what happened for Sheva.. Kaka should go back to Milan for re-gaining his form.

Posted by ERIC MORGAN OGABIDU on 10/16/2010

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Posted by Alvi on 10/16/2010

we would have to buy an AM and three to four Quality defenders if we are serious to clinch title may be luiz,bale,clichy and van der wiel and in midfield I recommend cheapest solution abou vassiriki diaby he will cost milan 10 to 15m but will improve milan alot.

Posted by Mjay on 10/16/2010

We won Milan 3 Chievo 1. 2 goals from pato and 1 from robinho. Honestly I do hope we keep that attacking line-up. Dinho behind Ibra and Pato, robinho and Inzagui as subs (we can make lots of combinations with those 5 players). I love Kaka, I still remember is goals against ManU, Celtic, that amazing pass to crespo in 2005 CL final against liverpool. But kaka does not has a place in this team anymore, the team is playing great. what we need in jan is one right back as a regular (zambrota and abate are just bad) and a good centre back to cover for thiago silva and Nesta. Our medfield is fine Flamini, Pirlo, Seedorf, Strasser, Boateng, Gatusso and Ambrosini can provide Allegri with plenty of options for any tactical set up. FORZA MILAN. SERIE A is going to the red side of San Siro. CL next year

Posted by Alvi on 10/17/2010

but as for kaka is concerned after his injury his career is almost over so why we have to pay a hefty amount of wages to him we have to look at paulo henrique ganso or luis suarez he will play better than kaka in coming days and we should have to keep ronnie as he says that I can do every thing by standing still and DM we have a choice he is angel palombo the most cheapest solution and better than bsporting lisbon guy miguel veloso.what do u people say.

Posted by mustafa taha on 10/17/2010

i would like to see kaka back in milan and dont sell ronaldinho he is a star for milan

Posted by hansen sdamuel boateng on 10/17/2010

that's great. i think it will him and us too. we can wait to have you back .

Posted by tunde animasaun on 10/17/2010

off loading ronaldinho would be a very big mistake. he has gotten better with age.
i would like to see kaka back in milan but not at the cost of ronaldinho!
i also think robinho should be given time to settle, he's starting to show his capabilities. he'll get better soon.
2 months ago, i could honestly say i hated ibra! now, the guy's a player on my team & has shown the stuff he's made of.
i think this year might just be ours! we need that CL trophy back....
Forza Milan!!!

Posted by booker on 10/17/2010

KAKA IS KAKA WAS AND KAKA NEVER WILL BE IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS THE LIVING AND UNDISPUTED KING OF FOOTBALL RONALDINHO and if this guy comes to get rid of the great one and the king does end up leaving milan for us/brazil i am going to stop sporting my beloved milan

Posted by booker on 10/17/2010

why can't kaka fuck off to the usa or fuck off back to brazil?

Posted by David Marocchi on 10/18/2010

Kaka back at Milan will be fantastic. I'm starting to get a good feeling about the Rossi/Neri for season 2010-2011...things are looking up. Hopefully, true to form, your sources are correct!! Forza La Bella Signora Milan!!!! Is Beckham making his way back to Milan when he gets fit again?

Posted by faiz on 10/18/2010

Kaka I like very much

Posted by neilwattz on 10/18/2010

let kaka play for this season a chance to prove himself to madrid.. he still have a lot to prove in la liga

Posted by Tyler on 10/18/2010

damn. Ronaldihno in the MLS would be CRAAAZZYY, i would start watching alot more of the MLS if that happened!

Posted by David on 10/18/2010

Ummm . . . So far there is no information supporting this move and Kaka' held a press conference saying he has no intention of leaving Real.

Posted by milanUSA on 10/18/2010

What is everyone smokin'? dinho is better now than Kaka?! HAHAHA
Have any of you watched a Milan game lately?
All Ronnie does is stand out on the left wing and lose the ball 6 times and then every 20th time or so play a right footed cross in.
Kaka has been injured and hasn't had any time at Madrid.
I really hope Milan Buy Kaka with a little bit of time with the great medical staff at Milan he will be healthy and back to at least 90% of what he was, and that is Galaxies (ronnie to LA, HAHA) better than a UNFIT,NON-CARING,SHADOW of His OLD-SELF Dinho!!!!!

Posted by Ismaeel on 10/18/2010

kaka should come back at least he had the right chemistry with the players before he left.after a season he doesnt perform well then...

Posted by eli on 10/18/2010

Judging from today's press conference, Mourinho seems to realy on him; a few ago, Mr Galliani ruled out Kaka's comingback to AcMilan...is the transfer (January) still possible??

Posted by Ef on 10/19/2010

Foorza Milan can't wait to see Flamini out of Milan

Posted by Alvi(Pakistan) on 10/19/2010

You people are getting crazy Iknow kaka's career is almost over like ronaldo (elder one) coz he got an injury of same kind we need some rising stars we ar not week tactically but we are week physically we may not fill the gap of kaka and maldini but we have to improve our selves we need ganso neymar and suarez and in defence we need luiz lorik cana and a goalie like diego alves I prefer him on Julio cesar but selling dinho will be bad enough for us.He is king of foot ball there is no doubt in it.

Posted by young money on 10/21/2010

hey i think milan deserve much better than dat wut de hell are we doing with dead horse called kaka its just like bring schev back to milan

Posted by timmy santo on 10/22/2010

just leave it the way it is for now.ronny and kaka fan

Posted by Marius on 10/25/2010

I think it will be no good addition if Kaka goes back to Milan,the injured that he had,are troublesome,and Milan must remember about what happen to Sheva,he is damn good striker before,but going to chelsea,make him become not good again.Comeback to Milan make him more worse,because it is not what Ancelotti want,but Galliani wants. Again right now, it will be better if Milan concentrate to build up a young talent player,like buying David Luis,make A.Merkel,S.Verdi,M.Novinic,J.Pedrocchi,L.Santonocito,I.Abate,M.Albertazzi and R.Strasser play,and make them develop into a good young player,or Allegri can play one of the young player mentioned above alongside with A.Pirlo,C.Seedorf,Gattuso,Ambrosini,so that they can learn something from them,and even surpass them become a good player.What i think in here are : Milan must copying what Arsenal,Barcelona,and Manchester United did.And develop young Italian player become a good player. Thats all.
Bravo MILAN, BRAVO ITALY....

Posted by Koolguy6660 on 10/26/2010

NOO i dont think we should sign kaka again.....he wanted to leave Milan and so be it, He left....and no he has not been able to accomplish 1/8 of what he did with Milan because of injury's that have plagued him and surguries...i say let him be and invest and other young talented midfield such as....Pastore, Giovinco, Hernanes, G bale......

and as far as Our January transfer window goes idk about the rest of you but i feel as if MIlAN must sign DAVID LUIZ! would be a perfect addition for a strong Tall and talented CB.....

Posted by KoolGUY660 on 10/26/2010

Oo and 1 more thing

@ milanUSA
"What is everyone smokin'? dinho is better now than Kaka?! HAHAHA.....Have any of you watched a Milan game lately?"

This idiot obviosly wants Kaka back.....but let me ask you sumthing.....have you seen a madrid game lately in the past 6 months???

there is no KAKA!!! hes not even playing dummy.....and who knows when he'll be back and how difficult his problems will be and not to mention out of form........i would pick Ronaldinho over Kaka any day......LONG LIVE THE KING RONALDINHO!

Posted by ALVI(Pakistan) on 10/27/2010

what do you guys say about bringing Bale to Milan He Will be better than any other reinforcement but we should have to try to sign want away reina as a goalie he will prefer milan than any EPL club.

Posted by diego on 10/28/2010

hey matteo when are you going to write a next article

Posted by Milan 1963 on 10/28/2010

Bale and Luis would be the Dream signings for January, especially looking at recent games. I don't think that Oddo resurgence against Napoli will last long and Papa is not yet able to replace properly Thiago or Nesta.
Hernanes has been requested for long by Milan fans and look at what he is doing now. He is lifting Lazio to the top of the league. Hopefuly with our good relationship with this team we will be able to get him sooner than later, he could be the guy replacing Pirlo and Seedorf in the near future.

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news about the affair Kakà?

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