Ricardo, The bronze Brazil has mitigated somewhat or have increased your disappointment of not being able to participate The Olympics ?
"I was comforted a little by this knee injury! If I haven’t been successful so far in addressing myself, it means I'm not originally ready to go to The Olympics. For the rest, Brazil always plays to win, so the bronzeis a medal, But it’s not considered as something that everyone expected. In any case I believe that it is a great undertaking, because it was so long that Brazil could not take a medal in The Olympics’ men's football. But we are still waiting for gold ... "



Now how are you?
"I'm better, I’m in the final process of treatment and therapy, missing only a few days to finish the part of physiotherapy, then I can start making the preparations and for the begining of the season."

Then you will return to the field after this stop?
"I think so, I think that after the stop I will be ready to start playing"



All those gold medals, at least achieved by the Italians, everyone blame football because it is the most famous, popular and richer. In every 4 years the Olympic Games returned jealousy of sports smaller and less famous. What do you think so?!
"I think a little jealousy is a normal thing even though I find it ugly. Then, clearly, football is always the sport that everyone's talking about even if the Olympics turn around so many other things, many other sports and many others athletes. So, basically, each has its own space and its possibilities. Many Italians, for example, have won the gold medal, had merits and all have spoken well. Then everyone has what he deserves, such as football,it got what it deserves because it lasted longer. "



What has surprised you the most in the Olympics?
"Phelps. The manner in which he swims, always humble: drops in the pool to make records, to take a medal. He has always done his best. I liked him very much."



In the last two seasons Milan focused mainly on the international field and won the Champions League, the Super, Club World Cup... In the summer, as if Milan was joking, or a change of philosophy, has lost all matches abroad, but is unbeaten in Italy...
"Eh, it happens... But we have to say that a real match haven't started yet for Milan: we have never played and we have not yet trained with all the players who are now part of the team. Some arrived and then went to the Olympics, others arrived later. You just have to think, Senderos is yet to come. Sheva has just arrived. Only now has the team begins to create an identity of its own, to take shape. In any case we hope to continue to remain first and truly guide Italy this year [Er. In the UEFA cup, he means.]"



Because the Scudetto is the primary objective now...
"Let me say—I won't feel sorry even if we win the UEFA Cup. I mean, this group has won everything we could win. This year we reached the UEFA Cup, if we managed to win it it won't be that bad of a thing. But yes, the main goal will be winning the Scudetto."



You always have a smile on, but the pressures of Madrid has now gone to London. Some fans of Milan even think: I do not want that, maybe Shevchenko came because they promised Kakà...
"(*smiles*) This can not be said, because if someone promised me to Abramovich, then I was not the one made that promise. Obviously that's a joke: I have always said that I am glad to be in Milan and as long as my goal is the same as the Milan's, I will remain here. Our goals has always been so: my goal is to win, and that to win with Milan. The efforts that the board is doing in this sense, reinforcing the team and ensuring that this is always a winning team. As long as we are so, I will remain at Milan."



But your relationship with Italy is also deeper than what you have with Milan: you have taken the citizenship, your wife is doing well with the place—you even have given an Italian name to your son, even though I think that has a religious value more than anything else ...
"Exactly, it has a religious significance. But it's a widespread name in Brazil, there are many who are called Luca. It is true, I find myself very well in Italy. My family has been very well and is good, from my wife to my parents and my brother. We are fine, and that is why we should not leave."



You have been living here for six years: Every time you get a great player—Ronaldinho first, then Shevchenko—others start to say that someone wants them, while others do not want them to be around. What is your thoughts on that?
"We say that Sheva is a special case because he was part of the group, went on, and now is back. But in any case, all of us fit very well. And I believe that there will be no problem for Sheva to come back and adapt . The locker room in Milan has always been very good. The players are experienced, they are winners, there are no problems of jealousy, none of us spend the nights in casinos or such. Ultimately, I think that is the strength of Milan: A group that is so strong and well-together."



Your dream is that of Berlusconi and of the fans. The trio Brazilian Kakà-Ronaldinho-Pato that reminiscent us of the Dutch trio. Not only for the victories, but for the fun and joy of playing...
"It wasn't bad to have them along [I LOL], but I dream of Milan as a winner. So, were it the Brazilians, the Italians, or any other nationality: the important thing is that we must sacrifice for the team, to Milan. In this way, I think that Milan can be a winning club."



Mourinho fascinates you? Or is it the curiosity that was created by the media or does he leave you indifferent?
"No, I like him. I met him several times, we talked and all those who worked with him say he is a great coach. He has somewhat of a character, but is also a nice thing. He tends to be provocative, but I like him."



How do you see Milan’s opponents in the Scudetto? And whi will be in the lead?
"I think that Anderlecht is the team that we must beat because of what happened in the past years. Then of course there is the Juve that developed alot: This year they will be playing in the Champions League and they provide an excellent domestic season. Hence there is always Rome, the team that plays beautiful soccer. They are always competitors and opponents during the season, and then there is always a surprise. Fiorentina has played well last season and made an excellent season and certainly they could repeat themselves this season as well. And then we will see other surprises .. "



Your female fans have resigned pretty soon because when you arrived, you were already attached, then you married Carolina (Yes, That's Us Girls <_< )... children instead continue to adore you, though: six were at the testimonial of "Do you Ringo Championship", out of 900 children who have undergone a long selection thanks to Ringo, arrived to Milanello to meet.

"These are children who ultimately won in their categories, yes. They have come to Milanello to meet me and presented them with gifts and we spent some time together. It was very beautiful, such work fits well with my values. To have a close relationship with the children and boys. I really liked it."



Being a father, has that changed your life? :wub:

"I feel the most beautiful of feelings, every day I see my son... It has change everything, because before all things were revolved, more or less, around me and Carolina. Now everything revolves around my son. The family is more complete now. It's a great experience. I am really very happy."



Will you bring him to the San Siro, or is he still too young for it?
"Let's see if he wakes up well with a good mood and if it is a beautiful day, then yes. As soon as possible I'll be taking him to the San Siro, thus beginning to see the environment in which his father lives in. It will be a pleasure to take him along."


Finally, a message to your supporters of Milan?
"My message is that Milan will bring you the best. We are a great team on paper, and we will do all we can to do to become as big as Milan needs to, because that's what the fans deserve."

Thanks a lot....!!!!!!! :hug: :beijo: :wub: :hug:

thank u very much mia :hug: :latente: :wub: :)

thx very very thx I am not able to believe in :wub: Romantic ricky :wub: kaka is loving very much the son :hug:

that's so sweeet of him :wub: thanks for posting!

He is a great father!! :wub: Thank you so much for the interwiew!! :hug:

You're Welcome Girls !! :hug:

What a perfect husband&father!! :bearcry:
I love him more and more. :D
I adore him when he says about Carol&Luca.
thanks for this.

:latente: :latente: :goooo: :goooo:

Thanks alot.It was a great interview! :hug: :hug: