Brazil name new players, Romario for Guatemala friendly

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Brazil name new players, Romario for Guatemala friendly
 
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 18 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has included 13 uncapped players for next week's friendly at home to Guatemala and recalled 39-year-old Romario for a farewell appearance.

"He will start the game and play for at least the first few minutes," said Parreira. "It's a tribute to one of Brazilian football's great players."

Romario, who scored five goals as Brazil won the 1994 World Cup with a team also coached by Parreira, last played for his country in a World Cup qualifier away to Uruguay in 2001.
 
 
He currently plays for Rio de Janeiro's Vasco da Gama, the club where he began his career.

Parreira was forced to pick only home-based players for the game, which is not being played on a FIFA international date and has been arranged to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a Brazilian television station.

Despite not being able to call on any of Brazil's top players, such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Adriano, Parreira said he was spoilt for choice when picking the side.

"There wasn't room for everyone," he said. "It was difficult to get it down to 22. That shows how strong Brazilian football is."

The newcomers are Cicinho, Gabriel, Fabiano Eller, Anderson, Leonardo, Glauber, Marcinho, Fernandinho, Josue, Carlos Alberto, Fernandao, Grafite and Fred.

Brazil face the Central Americans at Sao Paulo's Pacaembu stadium on April 27. The teams drew 1-1 in their only previous meeting at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1998.

Goalkeepers: Marcos (Palmeiras), Rogerio Ceni (Sao Paulo)

Defenders: Cicinho (Sao Paulo), Leo (Santos), Gustavo Nery (Corinthians), Gabriel (Fluminense), Fabiano Eller (Fluminense), Anderson (Corinthians), Leonardo (Santos), Glauber (Palmeiras)

Midfielders: Mineiro (São Paulo), Marcinho (Sao Caetano), Roger (Corinthians), Magrao (Palmeiras), Fernandinho (Atletico Paranaense), Josue (Sao Paulo), Carlos Alberto (Corinthians), Ricardinho (Santos)

Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Fernandao (Internacional), Fred (Cruzeiro), Grafite (Sao Paulo), Romario (Vasco da Gama)



Updated on Monday, Apr 18, 2005
 
 

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Wow

even without their stars to get a friendly vs Brazil is Big ting!

Robinho there, he alone go tun up a few of the Guatemala back line.

This is why we shouldnt be surprised when a side like this put 5 on we. But in all honesty, Guatemala still ent good, we shoulda beat them and is shit mistakes make us concede 5. 

Lets see what friendlies we will get before Panama.

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good tuh see de short man get ah nice likkle farewell. Who remember the fuss goal he score against Uruguay in 93 ..the return game at Maracana.....well deserved tribute.