Monday, May 19, 2008Kaka Barred By Milan From Olympics
Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has made an official declaration, confirming that Kaka will not be allowed to represent Brazil at this summer’s Olympics, however Alexandre Pato will be permitted.
All teams participating in the Olympic games in Beijing are allowed to select three players over the age of 23, and there have been strong calls for Kaka to be chosen for Brazil.
Milan have now made it perfectly clear that they will refuse to allow the European and World Footballer of the Year to be selected.
A statement from Adriano Galliani on ACMilan.com reads: "Ahead of the Chinese Olympic games, Milan confirms that they will allow the under 23 players like Alexandre Pato and Rodrigo Digao, who are currently in the pre-list of the called-up players, to take part.
“However, Milan will not allow this permission to an over-23 player like Kaka for the simple reason that the Brazilian champion is already part of the Brazilian national team.
“The Rossoneri's club does not believe that it is fair that Kaka is included in the official games of the Brazilian Olympic national team."
Kaka has stated in the past that he would like to play in the Olympics.
