Twitter pays homage as Kaka announces retirement

One by one, everyone bites the dust. It is not that Ricardo Kaka has bitten it since he is a winner, but no-one wins against time. Time is the eternal mother with unending tentacles that grasps everyone and consumes them within it.

No-one can escape it. Not even a champion like Kaka.

In what seems like aeons ago, Kaka was the last player to win the Ballon d'Or before Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi happened. He was brilliant, a poet working at a speed of light, an architect that could design the craftiest moves with his feet.

However, the burst of pace that made him the player that he was soon left him after he joined Real Madrid. Injuries and poor decision-making from the Brazilian led to the premature demise of his career, but the fans can never forget the joy that he gave to them--after all, we never forget how one makes us feel.

As a result, here is how Twitter reacted when the legendary Brazilian announced his retirement...

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Kaka has announced his retirement from football. What a player he's been.? World Cup? Champions League? UEFA Super Cup? La Liga? Copa Del Rey? Serie A? Supercoppa Italiana? Club World Cup?? FIFA Confederations Cup pic.twitter.com/4e6Lgq8y24

— SportsJOE (@SportsJOE_UK) December 17, 2017

OFFICIAL: Kaka has retired from football! ?Remembering an absolute legend ? pic.twitter.com/h1KyN1qkmr

— Sun Bets (@SunBets) December 17, 2017

One of Kaka's best goals ever! [Courtesy: UEFA] pic.twitter.com/4gWruHwD9Y

— Football Expose (@FootballExpose) December 17, 2017

Kaká announces his retirement from football. A true great, on and off the field. Unlucky at Real Madrid, but will always be remembered for his time at AC Milan. Some unbelievable games in the UCL. Left Sir Alex' United helpless and ran rings around Liverpool's defence.

— Aswin (@Zizouology) December 17, 2017

Today, we say farewell to one of the best magicians of this game. Kaka announces his retirement, but we’ll always remember how he dazzled the footballing world. The last Ballon D’Or since Messi and Cristiano. pic.twitter.com/V1OOnGq4VN

— EiF (@EiF_Highlights) December 17, 2017

Kaka most complete trequartista OAT. Will never forget how he carried us to the CL trophy in 07'. Especially the goals vs Celtic and ManU which will always be stuck in my head.Thank you for everything @KAKA

— il Burattinaio (@NestaTackle) December 17, 2017

If Kaka no go heaven, then nobody go enter there. I don't care. https://t.co/KQ9m5AMJPO

— Benny Blanco. (@TheFigga) December 17, 2017

The ? has just hanged up his boots... thanks for making the #RednBlack proud #Rossoneri @KAKA danke, thanks, gracias.. goodluck for the future!.

— Shilo Oca3e (@Shilorine) December 17, 2017

So much love and respect for Kaka. It was a pleasure watching you play for all these years

— Code Noir (@CodeNoirPRJ) December 17, 2017

Kaka retires from football at 35 years old. The last human to win the world footballer of the year award.

— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) December 17, 2017

Kaka has announced his retirement. He was a great part of that amazing Brazilian era during my childhood. Absolute legend.

— Inception (@InceptionXx) December 17, 2017

When your friend doesn't share your interest in Football. Me: Kaka ne retirement announce kar diya.Friend: Kis company mein the chacha ji ? Me: *facepalm*

— The Educated Moron (@EducatedMoron) December 17, 2017

Kaká had an offer to sign a contract with São Paulo FC and retire at the Morumbi in 2018, as well as an offer to join AC Milan as club director.He has decided to retire as footballer, which makes the Italian side the favorite to land his services.

— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) December 17, 2017

So, there you have it. It doesn't matter if a player was good or bad, what does matter is how many people loved him/her. If one took a glance on Twitter, she/he wouldn't find a single derogatory tweet on the Brazilian-- such was his influence all over the world.

His charming personality and sweetheart nature made him a fan-favourite in the football fraternity--and we can see that in the reverence of the fans.

Good luck, Kaka! May you have a happy retired life!