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What are some of Kaká’s major accomplishments?

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Kaká was part of the Brazilian squad that won the 2002 World Cup. He guided his country to two successive FIFA Confederations Cup titles in 2005 and 2009, winning the Golden Ball as the latter tournament’s best player. At the club level he propelled AC Milan to UEFA Champions League glory in 2007, netting 10 goals as the tournament’s highest goal scorer.