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Kaka is the bestbr-------------------------brbrHis-StorybrbrbrkakaKaká was born in Brasília. From age 4 to 7, his family lived in Cuiabá, following his father, a civil engineer.brAt age 7, the family moved to the city of Săo Paulo, in the neighbourhood of Morumbi, near the Stadium of Săo Paulo FC. As FIFA says, "Kaka fails to fit the Brazilian stereotype of the kid from the favela who first played the game in the street with a ball made from rags. Coming from a comfortable and cultured family, Kaka kept up his studies for as long as they were compatible with his profession.".brbrHis talent was soon recognized. A professor called the family and suggested enrolling him in a football school. At age 8, Kaká was playing with Săo Paulo FC, where he succeeded in all categories. At age 14, Kaká used to wake up two hours early, to keep up with his studies; Kaká managed to conclude the intermediary cycle (eleven years) in Brazil, before dedicating exclusively to football.brKaká is religious. Since early adolescence, he's been attending the evangelical Church Renascer.brKaka MilanbrReligious, Kakábrcommemorates GodbrbrHis religiosity grew stronger after an accident in 2000. During holidays, Kaká dove into a shallow pool and beat the head against the floor; immediate exams didn't show anything. A few days later, while training in Săo Paulo, Kaká felt a strong pain and found out that he had broken a cervical vertebra; Kaká had to wear a treatment jacket for two months. Returning to football was uncertain; "the doctors said I was lucky; I am certain that it was God's will", says Kaká.brbrIn 2000, Kaká was champion of the Junior championship, in Săo Paulo.brIn 2001, he became professional; his first match was on February 2nd, and his first goal on February 5th. In the decision of the high profile Rio-Săo Paulo tournament, Kaká (then Cacá) scored the two goals that gave the title to Săo Paulo over Botafogo. .brOn 31st January 2002, Kaká debuted with the National Team, playing against Bolivia; on March 7th, against Iceland, he scored his first goal.brIn 2002, Kaká went to the 2002 World Cup. He played only a few minutes in the match against Costa Rica. In the final match, against Germany, when the Brazilian victory was defined, coach Scolari attempted to put Kaká to play; the last images of the game show Kaká waving desperately to the referee, asking for a break, but there was no time. Kaká was, anyway, world champion.br
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