Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira convocated 24 players
for the next four matches of his Brazilian football team: two friendly matches
against France (20) and Cataluña (25) and two matches valid for the World Cup’s
Qualifications against Argentina (2 June), and Chile (6 June). Defender Luisão
from Benefica (Portugal) and midfielder Kléberson (Manchester United)’s comeback
are the new entries while Renato (Santos) will be the major forfeit. Following
is the list of the convocations:
Goalkeepers: Dida (AC Milan-ITA), and Marcos (Palmeiras, Brazil)
Defenders: Cafu (AC Milan-ITA), Belleti (Villareal-Spain), Roberto Carlos (Real
Madrid- Spain), and Júnior (Siena-ITA); Lúcio and Juan (Bayer Leverkusen-Germany),
Edmílson (Lyon-France), Roque Júnior (Siena- Italy), and Luisão (Benfica-Portugal);
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal, England), Kléberson (Manchester
United-England), Juninho Pernambucano (Lyon-France), Zé Roberto (Bayern
Munich-Germany), Kaká (AC Milan- Italy), Alex (Cruzeiro), Júlio Baptista (Seville-
Spain), Felipe (Flamengo, Brazil) and Edu (Arsenal-England);
Forwards: Ronaldinho (Real Madrid-Spain), Ronaldinho Gaúcho (Barcelona-Spain),
Adriano (FC Internazionale-Italy), and Luís Fabiano (São Paulo, Brazil)
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