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Kaka left the Theatre of Dreams not with Wayne Rooney's late, late winner burnished on his mind but the memory of Manchester United's vocal fans singing their hearts out at half-time.
AC Milan were 2-1 up on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, and as the players rehydrated in their dressing room, the Brazilian, who had netted his team's two goals, marvelled at the passion and support the Mancunians gave their players. He simply could not silence them, regardless of his silky skills. It had a resonance with the boy from Brasilia, a South American feel about it which enthralled the gifted goalscorer and playmaker who entertains, he feels, with God on his side.
Kaka, or to give him his full name, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, speaking exclusively to The Daily Telegraph yesterday, revealed that he is an avid fan of the Premiership, admires the skills of Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, and believes - contrary to popular opinion - that Manchester United, rather than Arsenal, are the Premiership club whose style most resembles Brazilian football.
"I watch the Premiership and I see Manchester United in England as the most Brazilian-like in their style," he said. "Obviously, Ronaldo and Rooney are very skilful, but they all play well with the ball on the floor. They play the passing game. They did not use any long balls against us. People always say that Arsenal play a Brazilian style of football, but I think Manchester United are more Brazilian in their way of playing than the Arsenal players are."
"I was particularly impressed with the singing of the Manchester fans at half-time, especially as their team was 2-1 down. This is one of the great things about Premiership fans. They have such passion for their team. I love that kind of atmosphere."
The debate after Old Trafford has all been about the central protagonists. Who is the best: Kaka or Ronaldo or Rooney?
The Brazilian, 25, will not be drawn. "They are both great players. Ronaldo, with his flair and pace, is like a Brazilian player, and is amazing. Rooney is more a player of strength but he can decide a game with his speed and strength.
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AC Milan were 2-1 up on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, and as the players rehydrated in their dressing room, the Brazilian, who had netted his team's two goals, marvelled at the passion and support the Mancunians gave their players. He simply could not silence them, regardless of his silky skills. It had a resonance with the boy from Brasilia, a South American feel about it which enthralled the gifted goalscorer and playmaker who entertains, he feels, with God on his side.
Kaka, or to give him his full name, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, speaking exclusively to The Daily Telegraph yesterday, revealed that he is an avid fan of the Premiership, admires the skills of Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, and believes - contrary to popular opinion - that Manchester United, rather than Arsenal, are the Premiership club whose style most resembles Brazilian football.
"I watch the Premiership and I see Manchester United in England as the most Brazilian-like in their style," he said. "Obviously, Ronaldo and Rooney are very skilful, but they all play well with the ball on the floor. They play the passing game. They did not use any long balls against us. People always say that Arsenal play a Brazilian style of football, but I think Manchester United are more Brazilian in their way of playing than the Arsenal players are."
"I was particularly impressed with the singing of the Manchester fans at half-time, especially as their team was 2-1 down. This is one of the great things about Premiership fans. They have such passion for their team. I love that kind of atmosphere."
The debate after Old Trafford has all been about the central protagonists. Who is the best: Kaka or Ronaldo or Rooney?
The Brazilian, 25, will not be drawn. "They are both great players. Ronaldo, with his flair and pace, is like a Brazilian player, and is amazing. Rooney is more a player of strength but he can decide a game with his speed and strength.
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, though Ronaldo has been better than him this season.
Bloody glory hunting fanbase, they never used to even get a full attendance week in week out.