Former Brazil midfielder Kaka featured on the latest episode of Rio Ferdinand’s podcast when he hailed Manchester United star Matheus Cunha ahead of the World Cup.
Matheus Cunha was selected in the Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup, along with Casemiro.
Initially, Carlo Ancelotti left Ederson out of the squad, but the soon-to-be United player was called up at a later date due to Wesley’s injury.
Brazil are competing in the US, Mexico and Canada looking for a sixth World Cup triumph. Cunha and co are hoping to guide the Seleção to lift their first World Cup since 2002.
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Brazil legend Kaka admires Matheus Cunha
United fans will be paying close attention to Brazil this summer.
Cunha is aiming to play a key role, while there may be a chance for Ederson to feature and give us all a glimpse of what to expect when the 26-year-old arrives at Old Trafford.
It will be a maiden World Cup for both stars, meaning they will be leaning on teammates like Casemiro for experience.
Speaking to former United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, World Cup-winner Kaka was asked what he likes about Cunha.
“For me, it’s how he understands the game now,” Kaka told Rio Ferdinand Presents.
“He’s working really hard tactically. Sometimes he does the work, the dirty work, to help the defenders and the defensive system. Also, he can use his creativity.
“He can bring his Brazilian style to improve and do something really different during the game. The way that he understands that he needs to work hard for the team, I think that’s it.”
In his debut season at United, Cunha scored 10 goals and registered four assists after making 35 appearances.
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- Cunha scored 10 goals in his first season at Manchester United
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Kaka reflects on brace against Man Utd at Old Trafford in 2007
Kaka also told Ferdinand that his favourite ever goal came when he scored a brace against United at Old Trafford in 2007.
United won the match 3-2, but AC Milan won the second leg 3-0.
“Man, for me, it was one of the best goals that I scored in my career,” Kaka added.
“The second goal, yeah, the second goal was…
“That goal, for me, is the most beautiful goal that I scored in my career. Those two games were incredible. I scored two goals in the first game and we lost. It was amazing.
“We lost 3-2. I think Rooney scored in the last five minutes. It was an incredible game. Then we went to Milan and, for us in Italy, they call that game the perfect game.”
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