Day two of the Brazilian boot camp yesterday and it involved blood tests, more gym work and 45 minutes of tactical training on the field. We did a blood test last week and the nurse jammed the needle into our veins twice. It wasn’t pleasant at all so someone please explain amigo’s sly grin above!

Anyway, Kaka did the usual yesterday refusing to answer questions about his ‘future’. Instead, he ran past journalists, waving and smiling like a good Samaritan. As for newcomer Nilmar, he fielded questions about missing the Brazilian Cup to play for the national team.

“I watched the game (Internacional vs Coritiba) on Wednesday and let it slide,” he said. “Nothing is more complicated. I just saw the fans cheering.”