Projo Sports Blog

NEW YORK – Brazil’s national team head coach Dunga announced today a star-studded, European-based 25-man roster for the two international soccer matches that will be played as part of the team’s 2008 U.S. Tour. The tour includes a game at Gillette Stadium against Venezuela on Friday, June 6, as well as a May 31 match against Canada in Seattle.

The five-time world champions will bring a full roster, led by A.C. Milan midfielder Kaká, who played an integral role in securing the 2007 UEFA Champions League title, and Robinho, a dynamic forward from recently-crowned Spain’s La Liga champions, Real Madrid.

Here's the full roster:

GOALKEEPERS: Julio César (Internazionale/ITA), Diego Alves (UD Almería/SPA) y Doni (Roma/ITA)

DEFENDERS: Daniel Alves (Sevilla/SPA), Gilberto (Tottenham/ENG), Kleber (Santos/BRA), Maicon (Internazionale/ITA), Alex Costa (Chelsea/ENG), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo/BRA), Juan (Roma/ITA), Lucio (Bayern Munich/GER), Luisão (Benfica/POR), Marcelo (Real Madrid/SPA)

MIDFIELDERS: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal/ENG), Josué (Wolfsburg/GER), Diego (Werder Bremen/GER), Kaká (Milán/ITA) y Julio Baptista (Real Madrid/SPA), Mineiro (Hertha Berlín/GER), Elano (Manchester City/ENG), Anderson (Manchester United/ENG)

FORWARDS: Luis Fabiano (Sevilla/SPA), Alexandre Pato (Milan/ITA), Robinho (Real Madrid/SPA), Adriano (Sao Paulo/BRA) y Rafael Sobis (Real Betis/SPA).

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