Kaka looks on during a game for AC Milan. Photo: Getty ImagesFormer AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has announced that he is retiring from football. The devout 35-year old Brazilian wrote on Twitter: "It was much more than I could ever imagined. Kaka announced this year he would not extend his contract with Orlando City but he opened the door to a possible return to Milan, the club where he made his name. "I prepared very hard to be a professional footballer and I want to prepare for this new role."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 17, 2017 18:56 UTC