Kaka says the poor start to his first season with Real Madrid is partly due to a groin injury.

Barcelona fullback Daniel Alves says Real Madrid midfielder Kaka is struggling in Spain because he went to the wrong team.
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Alves insists his Brazil teammate would be thriving in the Liga if he had joined him at the Nou Camp, rather than

Kaka insists he is happy playing for his Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Manchester City winger Robinho has defended Brazil teammate Kaka over his form with Real Madrid.

Kaka was hooked midway through the second-half of Real’s Champions League setback against Lyon this week.

“What happens in Madrid is nothing new. When

Kaka has apologised to Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini over Twitter rants coming from his camp on Wednesday night.

During the Champions League shocker against Lyon, both Kaka’s wife and his spokesman tweeted angry criticisms of Pellegrini, including

Kaka’s relationship with Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini is at breaking point after last night’s Champions League exit.
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The Brazilian was hooked on 77 minutes in humiliating fashion by Pellegrini, who was lambasted by both the

Javier Garrido has no doubts Manchester City will soon be home to the game’s biggest names.

Garrido reckons City’s emergence as a threat in the Premier League will be enough to entice the likes of Kaka and Valencia’s David Villa.

He said: “Not

Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva admits all of Brazil’s players regard Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as a superstar.

Gilberto claims Rooney is up there with world superstars such as Lionel Messi, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The veteran

England boss Fabio Capello says Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is now among the world’s best.

The England chief claims Rooney can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Lionel Messi, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Capello said: “Rooney is one of the best

Real Madrid are staying patient as they wait to see Brazilian playmaker Kaka begin to produce is best football.