Kaka unlikely for Beijing

Written by Nicholas Savage , 07.05 15h49

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The CBF today confirmed that Kaka may not be available for the Beijing Olympics.

"It's going to be very difficult," CBF president Ricardo Teixeira told TV Bandeirantes late Sunday. "We are not in a position to demand his release."

The AC Milan player has been saying he wants to help Brazil try to win its first Olympic gold in soccer, but he would need to be released by his Italian club.

Depending on AC Milan's finish in the Italian league, he may need to play in next year's European Champions League qualifying round, which has conflicting dates with the Olympics. Milan is currently fourth in the standings, and the top four will qualify.

Kaka missed the 2004 Olympics in Athens, as Brazil failed to qualify. Kaka was not released by Milan to play South America's qualifying event for the 2004 Olympics.

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