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Milan's Ricky Kakà to Orlando City

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AC Milan talisman Ricardo Kakà is ending his second stint with the rossoneri to join new Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City FC. AC Milan communicated the rescission of their contract with the 2002 World Cup winner on their official website: “Milan and Ricky Kakà have come to a mutual agreement to end the Brazil star’s contract but there is no doubt that the mutual feeling of love and respect will always be there.” Kaka gained 307 appearences with AC Milan, scoring an impressive 104 goals. His contribution enriched the rossoneri 's   trophy case with a Serie A title (2003-04), an Italian Supercup (2004), a Champions League title (2007), UEFA Super Cup (2007) and a FIFA Club World Cup (2007). The 2007 Ballon D'Or winner will arrive in Florida tomorrow to announce his move to Orlando City FC, which will join the MLS in March 2015. Upon his arrival, he will partake in a press conference to announce his new adventure and take questions from the press to clarify...

Survival guide to the FIFA world cup

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With the World Cup just days away some of you may have already purchased your team's official jersey, are preparing to host a party, just attend one, take in the random pub scene, or are practicing your happy dance ahead of street celebrations. But how does one survive this period , maximizing the excitement, riding the hype, and getting through the disappointments? If you're young or old, a novice or an expert, here is my guide to the FIFA World Cup, based on the 6 tournaments I have survived. 1) Pick a Team Decorated Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni is once said "there is no such thing as an [Italian] national team fan" . Ok Trap, Italy is seldom the neutral fan's darling, but with only 32 teams making the World Cup, someone's bound to get left out. Bottom line: even if your nation did not qualify pick ONE team that you support fully , from the start and make it public. Tell your friends, put a twibbon  on your twitter profile, get a small fl...