Why the surprise at Kaká news?


In the summer of 2008 there were plenty of stories that Kaká was being chased by Chelsea. I said it was high unlikely to happen. Yes, part of the reason you can give why he’s not going to Man City is that it’s about the wishes of the fans, the wishes of Berlusconi. But also Kaká just doesn’t fancy it, OK? Ironically though news from Sky’s Revista that Real Madrid may now be pitching for the footballer: “Just hours after his proposed move to Eastlands for a world-record £95million was declared dead in the water, Real Madrid emerged as favourites to land his signature.”

In a strange twist of fate is the news on Sunday that seven dead and dozens injured after ‘Kaka’s church’ collapses during service. Seven people were killed and at least 50 more were injured on Sunday when the roof of the massive church where football star Kaká and Caroline were married collapsed.

The Telegraph reports goes on to say that the church, like many of Brazil’s Protestant sects, is controversial:

The couple who founded it were arrested when entering the United States in 2007 and jailed for five months on money laundering, tax evasion and other financially related charges. They face similar charges in Brazilian courts.

Kaka + Chelsea move still on the cards?


“Kaka believes that a world record transfer to Chelsea remains a strong possibility and that he could be a Premier League player before the end of this month. Chelsea have made a €100m (£78m) offer for the Brazilian forward, who would be prepared to move to London if his club, Milan, accept it.

“Even though the world footballer of the year has not requested a transfer from Milan and is contracted to the club until 2012, he has been unsettled by their handling of him in recent months. The 26-year-old was prevented from representing Brazil at the Olympics in Beijing despite his club allowing summer signing Ronaldinho to play and last week the club’s doctor questioned Kaká’s decision to undergo close-season knee surgery.”

Thanks to the piece in today’s Observer. Hmm, now if Brazil’s football team win the Olympics, that might just tip the balance?

Kaka’s still not going to Chelsea, alright?!


Kaka going to Chelsea latest? Er, he’s still not for sale, alright?! http://tinyurl.com/6el9j5

Want more? Check out my full set of my Kaka and Caroline blog stories.

PS: If there any journalists out there who want to do a nice background piece on where Kaka grew up please get in touch — after all it’s all about who you know in Brazil, it’s not so much one big country as a giant social network.