Friday, May 23, 2008
Kaka: I Wanted To Play At Olympics
Milan superstar Kaka has revealed his disappointment at not being permitted by his club to represent Brazil at this summer's Olympics.
All teams participating at the Olympic games in Beijing are allowed to select three players over the age of 23, and Brazil had wanted to call-up Kaka.
However last week Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani issued a statement in which he made it perfectly clear that the European and World Footballer of the Year would not be allowed to be selected.
This decision appears to have upset Kaka a little, even if he has accepted Milan’s wishes.
"I did everything I possibly could so that I could play at the Olympics,” stressed the 26-year-old.
“I made myself available. However, AC Milan have decided otherwise, and I have accepted it.”
Kaka also spoke about his knee operation, and he hopes to return to action much sooner than the three months that some sources have been predicting.
"This is the first time that I have had to have surgery, but unfortunately it could not be avoided,” he explained.
“We have tried, together with staff of Milan to do our best, but evidently it has not been enough. I hope to return soon, and I want to be on the pitch for the two World Cup 2010 qualifiers against Argentina and Paraguay [next month]."
Kaka: I Wanted To Play At Olympics
Milan superstar Kaka has revealed his disappointment at not being permitted by his club to represent Brazil at this summer's Olympics.
All teams participating at the Olympic games in Beijing are allowed to select three players over the age of 23, and Brazil had wanted to call-up Kaka.
However last week Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani issued a statement in which he made it perfectly clear that the European and World Footballer of the Year would not be allowed to be selected.
This decision appears to have upset Kaka a little, even if he has accepted Milan’s wishes.
"I did everything I possibly could so that I could play at the Olympics,” stressed the 26-year-old.
“I made myself available. However, AC Milan have decided otherwise, and I have accepted it.”
Kaka also spoke about his knee operation, and he hopes to return to action much sooner than the three months that some sources have been predicting.
"This is the first time that I have had to have surgery, but unfortunately it could not be avoided,” he explained.
“We have tried, together with staff of Milan to do our best, but evidently it has not been enough. I hope to return soon, and I want to be on the pitch for the two World Cup 2010 qualifiers against Argentina and Paraguay [next month]."
