Kaka at Madrid

[Without Limits]

£58m World Record signing.

i still prefer Ronaldo or Messi

Is he worth that?

 

[7:18]

no player is worth that much

 

[Without Limits]

Sky just said it is a world record more than Zidane (BBC has that at £45.6m)

 

[Without Limits]

BBC say it's only the most £ spent, not the world record.

BBC SPORT | Football | Europe | Kaka completes switch to Madrid

Your right it does say new World Record in Pounds. But does the Euro really matter to us on our Island?

And they are all saying its the biggest transfer ever!!! Or maybe Im dreaming Sky Sports News!

 

[Without Limits]

Well, tough one. I'd say if the buying club was a British one and they spent £56m then it would rightly be seen to us as a world record. However, because the buying club is a spanish one dealing in euros (and they happen to hold the previous record), you have to use their currency. Facts are they paid more euros for Zidane than they did Kaka.

They are all saying its a new record Sky Sports just went though all of them but nevermind. 6 year deal? hope he breaks his leg.

 

[Mr deez]

I don't consider this a world record signing- the currency for the clubs involved is euro's, and zidane cost more.

 

[Northstander]

In word he is yes, the shirt sales alone will recopu that money!

 

[Acker79]

I think the idea of the value of the pound would be contentious, and could lead to Rio Ferdinand's deal being more expensive than Robinho's. OK, I'm not too hot on the historical values of the pound, but my point is that one pound today is not worth the same as it was in 83, so a £1m transfer in 83 is more expensive than a £1m transfer today. Was that taken into account with Shearer's record breaking transfer, or with Rio's or with Robinho's?

So, I think "most expensive" simply means the larger numerical value.


As for the euros v pounds thing, I think that would probably win the argument for whether this is the most expensive transfer or not.

 

[withdeanwombat]

How does it equate to the OGH transfer in terms of kits ?

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

Is it just me, as I can't quite see, compared to the other 'best' players in the world, just why he is so raved about? Maybe I simply havent seen enough footage of him. Will someone advise me please?

 

[Without Limits]

YouTube - kaka - the unstoppable footballplayer

a little help. No doubt he is a fantastic player but still Ronaldo or Messi for me.

 

[alex_brighton]

i belive madrid are looking to replace kaka with, neveradouche in a £139 million deal.