Kaká highlights a troubling gap between Brazil and Europe | OneFootball

Speaking on Brazilian television, former midfield great Kaká trekked into trans-Atlantic comparisons. The AC Milan legend spoke of a gulf in the level of the game in Brazil and football in western European leagues.

Wiiner of the 2007 Ballon D’or, the Brazilian also worried about the direction of the national team program.

Although Palmeiras just stormed to a national title dominating the second half of the Brasileiro Série A campaign, Kaká does not think they would fare well in a European league. The ex-Seleção star shared his opinions on Brazilian programme Grande Círculo on SporTV.

Speaking of where the Verdão might finish, the 36-year-old said, “I think the middle of the table, I would say, one of the top three leagues: Italy, Spain and England.”

The former Real Madrid midfielder found praise for a surprising team, however. “I believe that yes, Tottenham would be (Brazilian champion).”

With 92 caps and 29 goals for the national team, Kaká also expressed his broad view of Brazilian football.

“Brazil continues creating excellent players. They need to make the jump from good players to one that will be at the global or national team level. We can improve that but it’s only a matter of working with what we have.”

“I think the Campeonato Brasileiro is very competitive, good names, excellent games, but disorganized. In the time that I’ve been here, about six months, I think it’s messy.”

Kaká retired in December 2017 after playing for Orlando City, Real Madrid, Milan, and São Paulo.

“The best way to professionalize the clubs would be to make them companies,” he continued.

“That would be the best way, to have someone responsible for the clubs and to lead the clubs. This would help a lot for the future of Brazilian football.”