Kaká announced his retirement from professional football.

Kaká had his Milan contract terminated and joined Orlando City SC.

Kaká expressed his desire to leave Real Madrid and later joined AC Milan on a free transfer.

Kaká was unveiled as a Real Madrid player.

Kaká was reported to be leaving AC Milan for Real Madrid.

Kaká was voted the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year.

Kaká won the FIFA Club World Cup with AC Milan and was awarded the Golden Ball.

Kaká won the Ballon d'Or.

Kaká was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and top forward of the 2006–07 Champions League season.

Kaká won the Champions League title with AC Milan, defeating Liverpool 2–1.

Kaká gained Italian citizenship.

Kaká married his childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico.

Kaká played 25 minutes in Brazil's 5–2 first round victory against Costa Rica in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Kaká made his debut for the senior Brazil squad in a friendly match against Bolivia.

Kaká made his senior side debut for São Paulo.

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, commonly known as Kaká, was born in Gama, Federal District, Brazil.