Kaka takes Golden Ball award

NEWLY-CROWNED European Footballer of the Year Kaka has pledged his future to AC Milan.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2007 - 00:00

James Whelan

The Brazilian playmaker, who is a devout Christian, was handed the Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) yesterday after taking 444 points in France Football’s survey of 96 journalists from around the world.

“I reiterate that my future is in the hands of God,” said Kaka, who is the eighth Milan player to win the prestigious award.

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