Manchester City target Kaka takes his faith seriously - and has touched millions of lives in his native Brazil.

The AC Milan star says football plays second fiddle in a life which has been devoted to Christianity.

Just weeks ago he became involved with the Billy Graham organisation in a TV campaign which had an astonishing effect in his homeland. It was nationally reported that:

- Hundreds of people were freed from demonic possession.

- Hardened criminals turned to Christianity in their thousands.

- Many more were cured of booze and drug addictions.

- A former voodoo princess turned to Christ.

As the campaign launched, Kaka told millions: "I truly cannot imagine my life without Christ.

"Everything I have accomplished, everything I have done in my life was because God has a plan and purpose for my life.

"The Bible says He will do more than we ever thought or imagined, and this is truly how it has been.

"If God wasn't in my life, then my life certainly would not be like this."

The Brazilian's faith in God has been broadcast across the world via an iconic picture of him on his knees celebrating a goal and showing a T-shirt which proclaims, 'I belong to Jesus.'

Kaka, 26, has won a World Cup and the Champions League as well as been named FIFA World Player of the Year.

But he told 10 million fellow Brazilians that nothing compared with the peace of knowing and serving Christ.

He said: "I have been named best soccer player in the world. This for me was a great honour. But the greatest honour is serving Jesus Christ, because he gives me hope."