Kaká discusses challenges at Real Madrid under Mourinho
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Kaká appeared on Rio Ferdinand's podcast to discuss his time at Real Madrid and the challenges he faced while playing under José Mourinho. Injuries and fierce competition for starting positions limited his impact, as Mourinho favored other players like Özil and Di María. Despite perceptions that he is among the club's worst signings, Kaká expressed a positive relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and emphasized the importance of his faith during difficult times. He noted that sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo was a rewarding experience.
- •Kaká discussed injuries and team selection issues under Mourinho.
- •He feels perceived as one of Real Madrid's worst signings.
- •Faith played a crucial role during his challenges in Madrid.
- •Kaká maintains a positive relationship with Florentino Pérez.
- •He valued his time playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kaká: “Mourinho preferred other players: Özil, Di María, Benzema, Cristiano”
"The Brazilian reflects on injuries, Mourinho, faith, Cristiano Ronaldo, and more
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Soccer•Jun 12, 2026, 9:35 PMWales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE
- Bundesliga•Jun 12, 2026, 8:52 PMReal Madrid Still Monitoring Nico Schlotterbeck — Report
- EPL•Jun 12, 2026, 8:47 PMReal Madrid close in on Silva signing- Saturday's gossip
- Euros•Jun 12, 2026, 8:20 PMCristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopes at World Cup
- EPL•Jun 12, 2026, 8:20 PMMateus Fernandes: Fabrizio Romano drops major update on United’s pursuit
- Champions League•Jun 12, 2026, 8:10 PMModric leaning towards retirement decision after 2026 World Cup
