Can You Believe That Being Too “Perfect” Lead to Kaka’s Divorce?

When we get used to a world of celebrities, gossip, scandals, and rumors become a dime a dozen. But when it comes to the personal lives of beloved public figures, the news of a divorce can take fans by surprise. This was the case with legendary soccer player Kaka, whose divorce was rumored to be caused by being too perfect. And if you are thinking to yourself: “Was the relationship that perfect? How did it end then?”, you could not be more wrong! Kaka’s divorce apparently happened because his wife thought he was “too perfect”.

Kaka’s Divorce Explained

The ex-wife of Brazilian football star Kaka, Caroline Celico, recently disclosed the unusual reason behind their divorce. Kaka, renowned for his career with clubs like AC Milan and Real Madrid, married Celico, his childhood sweetheart, in 2005. They have two children together but announced their separation on social media in 2015 after a decade of marriage. Celico, now remarried, revealed the reason for their split, as reported by The Sun.

She said: “Kaka never betrayed me. He treated me well, he gave me a wonderful family, but I was not happy, something was missing. The problem was, he was too perfect for me.“

Who Is Caroline Celico?

Caroline Lyra Celico, born on July 26, 1987, is a Brazilian socialite, singer, and former Evangelical pastor. She met Kaka while in school in 2002, and they began dating shortly after. However, after divorcing Kaka, Celico found love with Eduardo Scarpa Julião. They got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot on September 25, 2021, in São Paulo.

Kaka’s Relationship With Celico

During their marriage, the footballer’s ex-wife, Caroline Celico, embraced his Christian faith and even became an Evangelical pastor. However, she stepped down from this role in 2010 to establish a charity called Horizontal Love, which supports Brazilian NGOs with food, hygiene, construction, and education supplies. Since their divorce, he has moved on and started dating Carolina Dias in 2017. They announced their engagement earlier this year, and Kaka also has a one-year-old daughter with the Brazilian model.

In announcing their engagement, he expressed his profound happiness, stating, “You made me the happiest man on earth! I promise to give you back and make you the happiest woman in the world. I love you.” The icon, known for his illustrious football career, amassed 12 trophies, including the Champions League and World Cup, and scored 29 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil.

What do you think of Kaka’s divorce? Was his ex right?

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