AC Milan's Kaka: Real Madrid rumours now over

The Brazilian featured in last night's Champions League victory over Red Star Belgrade, so Cup-tying him for Europe and ending all doubts of a potential move to Real.

"All those rumours have unsettled me a lot," said Kaka last night. "In these recent days I have tried not to speak with anyone (in the media) in order to not disturb my teammates, but this evening, finally, this game has ended the talk.

"The speculation with Real Madrid is now over."