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Brazil coach Dunga talks Kaka's departure from national team, Orlando City responds

Brazilian national team coach Dunga is in Orlando for the team's Copa América match against Haiti Wednesday night.

During a press conference Tuesday he addressed Kaká's recent departure from the Seleção.

Kaká was excited to receive a late call-up to represent Brazil in the Copa, a tournament not among the Orlando City team captain's long list of accomplishments. But, a few days after joining Brazil in training camp, he was released due to a muscle injury.

When asked how he felt about Kaká's injury and if the 34-year-old superstar ever would have the chance to play for his country again, Dunga said through a translator:

"Kaká is one of the reference points or trademarks of Brazilian soccer.