Kaka avoids comparison with C. Ronaldo

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(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-11-19 09:52

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilian star striker Kaka claimed on Tuesday that the upcoming international friendly against Portugal will be a memorable one.

AC Milan's Kaka celebrates after scoring a goal against Chievo Verona during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan November 16, 2008. [Agencies]

"It will be a special game for me. Especially for being located in Gama, right where I grew up, the game will be very special for me. It will be exciting for me to return," said Kaka.

Kaka was born and raised in the satellite city of Brasilia, Taguatinga, right next to Gama, the site to stage Wednesday's friendly between Brazil and Portugal.

Also, Wednesday's match may have impact on the decision of FIFA's choice of Player of the Year as Kaka and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo are the hottest candidates.

"I never liked to make comparisons between players," said Kaka, referring to the contest of this year's thrown of the world's best player.

"I maintain playing my part, but as a whole among the team of Milan, we have not won much respect this year. This adds to my difficulty in being named once again the player of the year," he added.