"Without Kaka, we cannot be champions"
So spake Paolo Maldini in his last press conference. El Gran Capitano said that this move to sell the Brazilian was unprecedented and forecast a gloomy future for Milan.
"This is a historic change for Milan and it will be unrealistic to expect us to win the Champions League without Kaka."
When Franco Baresi retired the club was able to bounce back from that dark period.
Soccerblog @ Jun 11, 2009 12:45 AM EST | Blog Profile
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