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American magazine ‘Times’ says that Milan is the player of the Brazilian who has more influence abroad, not only for football but for their social actions. President Lula nor on the list, headed by Dalai Lama

The American magazine ‘Time’ sees Kaka supporter of Milan, the most influential personality in Brazil today. In its annual list of people around the planet, the player is above 29, the Heroes and Pioneers section.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, quoted by the magazine in 2004, is not listed this time. The only South American leader is mentioned Bolivian President Evo Morales.
Kaka is also the only person connected with football. Other sports mentioned were the former tennis star Andre Agassi, the former cyclist Lance Armstrong, the Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa and speed Paralympic South African Oscar Pistorius.

The statement accompanying the statement from Kaka in the magazine was made by the goalkeeper of the selection of American football in four World Cups, Kasey Keller.

In the text, Keller emphasizes not only sporting achievements of the Brazilian, as the title of the Champions League and World Club last year and the award as best in the world by Fifa, but also the actions of the player off the field.

“In 2004, Kaká became the UN ambassador against hunger. He is devoted to his faith. Evangelical Christian, Kaká speaks publicly in becoming pastor after leaving football.

After winning the Champions League last year, he took his shirt and revealed a shirt with the words’ I belong to Jesus’ (I belong to Jesus), “said the goalkeeper.

“I do question whether football stadiums are the best place to promote religion, but in an era where many professional athletes are concerned more with cars, women and controversy, it is interesting to see someone committed to have a positive impact among the surrounding , “said Keller in their evidence.

The first of the list of ‘Time’ is Dalai Lama, who lately is also connected to sports. Exiled from China because of the issue of Tibet, he is central figure in protests for independence in the region which marked the Olympic Torch Relay of the Games of Beijing-2008.