Kaka had a look around the stadium, took a walk on the pitch and told journalists what he thought of the arena. 

"It's the first time I've been to Stadium St Petersburg and it's my first time in this city," Kaka said. "I can see that everything is ready for the World Cup and it's important that this arena will remain a team's stadium after the tournament. I can't say that I know a lot about Zenit, but I know a bit because my friend Hulk played here. In the summer, I plan to come here again to watch a few matches." 

Kaka won the World Cup in 2002, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup twice, Serie A, La Liga and the Ballon d'Or in 2007. 

The World Cup kicks-off in Russia on 14 June and Zenit's home arena will host seven games during the tournament. 

Morocco play Iran on 15 March, Russia host Egypt on 19 June, Brazil play Costa Rica on 22 June and Nigeria play Argentina on 26 June. 

Stadium St. Petersburg will also host a last 16 and semi-final match as well as the third-place play-off.