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Neymar headlines Brazil’s World Cup squad

Neymar headlines Brazil’s World Cup squad

By Krishneel Nair
08/11/2022
[Photo: Reuters File Photo]

PSG star Neymar has been named in Brazil’s World Cup squad which also has a number of global superstars.

The team also features Rodrygo, Richarlison, Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Ederson and Alisson.

Brazil will face Serbia on the 25th of this month at 7am.

The World Cup starts on the 21st of this month.

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton (Palmeiras)

Defenders: Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)

Forwards: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (PSG), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).

source: BBC

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