Kaka leads MLS All-Star side to win over Tottenham


Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; MLS All Stars midfielder Kaka (22) of Orlando City SC works the ball ahead of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb (42) during the first half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Former Brazil international Kaka made the most of his first appearance in the Major League Football All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday. Kaka, who enjoyed a long career in Europe before signing with Orlando City last year, opened the scoring with a penalty in the 20th minute in Denver and went on to earn the MVP honour.

Former Spain forward David Villa added a goal for the MLS side in the 23rd minute while Harry Kane scored for Spurs in the 37th minute. "Not bad for my first (All-Star Game)," Kaka told reporters.

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