Memories Of Today, December 17, 2017: World Football Star Ricardo Kaka Retires

JAKARTA Memories of today, six years ago, December 17, 2017, the living legend of AC Milan, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (Kaka) announced his retirement as a football player. Kaka made the decision after refusing a proposal from two of his former clubs, AC Milan and Sao Paolo.

Previously, Kaka's existence in the world of football was increasingly shining at AC Milan. He was able to win many titles with AC Milan. His personal achievements were piled up. In fact, Kaka had become the best player in the world and received the Ballon d'Or.

Kaka like life like a Brazilian in general. He didap football as a way of life. A way of life that can make him a big figure in the world of football. His path to becoming a football star is wide open thanks to the full support of the family.

He was able to penetrate the club, Sao Paolo. His career is getting bigger. Kaka was able to be part of the Brazilian national team that Luiz Felipe Scolari brought to the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. Kaka's role was not much when Brazil won the World Cup. He was not as bright as Ronaldo, Rivaldo, or Ronaldinho.

However, the world is starting to see a man born on April 22, 1982 as a talented young player. Kaka is predicted to have a brilliant career in the future. Moreover, when he is able to penetrate competition in the European continent.

Ulam's beloved pinnacle arrives. AC Milan proposed to him from Sao Paolo in 2003. Kaka also shined with the Italian club. Moreover, at that time Kaka's talent was polished out by the famous coach, Carlo Ancelotti.

Kaka also began to establish her existence in the 2006-2007 season. He became the focus of AC Milan winning the Champion League. The title was able to bring her to all kinds of world-class individual awards. From The Best FIFA Men's Player to the Ballon d'Or.

Many people also praised. Mainly from among world footballers. Kaka's action led the round skin to many attracted world clubs. Real Madrid, one of them. The Madrid city side wants him to be part of the Los Galacticosjilid project two.

A project that made him one club with another world-class football player, Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Kaka's career in Madrid actually dimmed. Kaka was mostly on the bench due to the storm of injury to her.

When they feel comfortable in possession, Kaka does her job well just by moving the ball and keeping everything going. Then, when he saw the opportunity and there was still room left, he took off and left.

"He gave the right pass, he was good in front of goal. Physically, he is very talented. You forget that he is so big, he is strong, and how fast he is. In many ways, he is the ideal football player," said the captain of the United States national team.

His move from Real Madrid to Orlando City changed everything. His name began to fade from world football. The action was not easy when he was still in AC Milan uniform. Kaka didn't give up. He kept trying to get his best back.

Over time Kaka also felt that his career as a football player was enough. He is getting older too. Even though his former club wanted to bring in Kaka like AC Milan and Sao Paolo. Kaka also remains in his position. The 35-year-old man decided to hang up his boots on December 17, 2017.

"God, the journey of football's career is more than I ever imagined. Thank you! I am now ready for the next trip. In the name of Jesus. Amen, "explained Kaka via Twitter / X account @KAKA, December 17, 2017.