Cafu considers coaching role

[Diabolico]

Great news, he's had some fantastic performances lately and I'm glad he'll stick around for another year.

[Aladino]

Yup, as much as I love some younger legs in, maybe Milan will buy and they can be the understudy of Cafu and Oddo (what a life). But I love Cafu regardless, and he has been in great form lately. Glad to see that smiling face staying with us for another year.

[Diabolico]

Yeah, I'd like us to buy someone younger for RB too (in addition to keeping Cafu), though I don't see them getting much playing time. Milan could make this into a nice "transitional" RB year though; anyone new we buy could have an opportunity to learn from Cafu (and Oddo) while Cafu is still around.

STILL MORE VICTORIES TOGETHER
5/5/2007 5:44:00 PM
Marcos Cafu always has a smile on his face and it looks brighter than ever after his contract extension

Marcos Cafu spoke with satisfaction on Milan Channel about his contract extension, which will keep him with Milan until June 30, 2008. Here is what he had to say:

‘It is always nice to know that a great club like Milan are counting on you. We quickly found an agreement for my contract extension without any problems. I am really, really happy to still be here and to stay with this team and these colours for another year.

‘I always hoped to extend and it happened. We evaluated all the possibilities at the start of the season, but then I was able to settle some personal problems. And then I found an extra push and new energy. Continuing for another year here is a tremendous pleasure. We are hoping that it is a good year and that there are less troubles than this year, at least than at the start of this season!

‘Every great team must have two strong players per part of the team. The arrival of Massimo Oddo was important for me and for the club. He is a great player that has done very well up until now. We switch off and that allows us to prepare well for each and every game.

‘You always have to be brave and never get down in difficult moments. We demonstrated this by conquering a place in the Champions League final and fourth place in the league. With everything that happened we have demonstrated that we are a great team.’

A.C. Milan - STILL MORE VICTORIES TOGETHER

Keep smiling, Cafu!

[Aladino]

Yup they don't cal him 32 denti fornothing now do they, his smile always finds a way to make a tough period in a match easier. Like Diabolico said, Keep Smiling Cafu!

[Diabolico]

Cafu keen to rewrite history
Wednesday, 9 May 2007

AC Milan defender Cafu is relishing the chance to erase the memories of 2005 when the Italian side face Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League final on 23 May.

'Amazing and unbelievable'
Two years ago Milan looked certainties to claim the European Champion Clubs' Cup for the seventh time as they raced into a 3-0 half-time lead in Istanbul, only for Liverpool to produce a remarkable comeback to level in the space of six second-half minutes. Cafu has not forgotten the pain of that experience, telling uefa.com: "I promise you we will do everything to beat them and try to forget that defeat. What happened in Istanbul was amazing and unbelievable, one of those things that won't happen again. I am kind of a cold character and I don't suffer much because of the past, but it will obviously be special for us to meet Liverpool again - and beat them this time."

Falling piano
Although that night is full of bitter reminiscences for the former Brazilian international, one instance in particular stands out – Andriy Shevchenko's decisive miss in the penalty shoot-out which confirmed Liverpool's victory. "That moment is hard to describe," Cafu said. "It was like taking a shower in cold water, or as if a piano had fallen on to your head. I was destroyed, but it is part of this great game called football."

Kaká class
Cafu remains confident Milan can reverse that result in the final at the Athens Olympic Stadium, and one of the reasons is the superlative form of his club-mate and compatriot Kaká, the ten-goal leading scorer in this season's UEFA Champions League. "He's one of the best of the world, it's a pleasure to play with him," said Cafu, who also recognises the talents of a trio of English-based players, including the man who sparked Liverpool's revival two years ago. "It's hard to pick only one player as the best in the world, there are so many others playing so well. Maybe for what he has been doing since last year I would pick Didier Drogba. Kaká is one of the best, as are Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard."

Maldini inspiration
At the age of 36 and despite having agreed a new one-year contract last week, Cafu's thoughts are inevitably turning to retirement. "I haven't decided yet where I will finish. Maybe I will end my career here in Milan, but there is a possibility of going back to Brazil," explained Cafu, who nevertheless believes the continued presence of Paolo Maldini, two years his senior, may yet provide him with the impetus to prolong his career. "He is an inspiration, not just for me, but for all players who are 30 and think they can't play any more. Paolo works so hard every day, it is such a positive attitude. His dedication is an example to us all."

Cafu was talking in the uefa.com chatroom. To read the chat in full, click here.

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[D-Kin]

Cafu cools quit talk Monday 11 February, 2008

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Milan veteran Marcos Cafu has played down suggestions that he will be retiring at the end of the season.

After an injury-plagued start to the campaign, the 37-year-old stopper is back in action and played the full 90 minutes against Siena yesterday – his ninth outing of the campaign.

Cafu is only bound to San Siro by a one-year deal, but he has hinted that he may be looking for an extension.

“I have been hearing from everyone that I will stop playing at the end of the championship,” Cafu told journalists. “But I didn’t ever say that.

“I haven’t decided anything yet. I am fit and I want to keep contributing to this side’s success.

“Carlo Ancelotti knows that he can count on me at any time and I will be available every three days over the coming months.

“After that we will have to see, but last year’s contract renewal was agreed a month before the end of the season,” the Brazilian star concluded.

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[D-Kin]

Cafu considers coaching role Monday 19 May, 2008

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Milan veteran Marcos Cafu has played his final game for the Rossoneri, but could return to San Siro in a backroom capacity.

The Brazilian defender signed from Roma in 2003 and conquered Europe twice with the Diavolo during a highly successful five-year spell.

However, the 37-year-old’s contract expires next month and he has decided to call time on his Italian adventure after scoring in yesterday’s 4-1 win over Udinese.

“This is a really sad moment for me because I am leaving and I will miss this team greatly,” Cafu explained.

“I will be heading home and I’m going on holiday for two or three months before I decide whether I should retire or continue playing.

“I spoke to Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani and he told me that the doors will always be open if I decided to come back and work for the club.

“One thing is certain – I will never forget my time here because they were a brilliant five years.”

Cafu and compatriot Serginho are the first of the old guard to head for the exit in what is expected to be an extensive summer clearout after the world champions failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

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He probably should have called it a day last year but his goal at the weekend was a good way to sign off.

[Forza_Roma]

Time to hang them up Cafu...or at least move to another team. Milan have the tendency to keep their players long after they've stopped contributing. But, he would be a good coach...a player's coach. Easy to get along with.

[D-Kin]

I think he's fit enough to play a year or so in Brazil, not Europe though.