AC Milan honours Kaká for 307 appearances and 104 goals
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
AC Milan has inducted Ricardo Kaká into its Hall of Fame to honour his 307 appearances and 104 goals for the Italian club. The former Brazilian midfielder, who won several trophies with Milan over seven seasons, received the honour before the derby against Inter at the San Siro stadium, according to Punch.
AC Milan has inducted former Brazilian attacking midfielder Kaká into its Hall of Fame in recognition of his 307 appearances and 104 goals for the Italian club, Punch reports. The ceremony was held on Saturday at the San Siro stadium, before the Serie A derby against Inter Milan, and moved the player to tears.
Kaká won the Italian league, the Italian Cup, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup with Milan. He notably helped the club win the European title in 2007, after scoring twice against Manchester United in the semi-final. That same year, he received the Ballon d’Or, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The former Brazil international, who also won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, spent seven seasons at Milan. He repeated his trademark celebration in front of the fans, pointing both index fingers towards the sky. The Milan club beat Inter 3-1 in the derby, according to the article linked on the Milan derby.
