Fri May 16 14:40:01 2008

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Brazil bringing full roster for games in U.S.

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New York, NY (Sports Network) - Brazil national team coach Dunga announced a star-studded, European-based 25-man roster for two international games in the United States this summer.

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

Five-time World Cup champion Brazil will play exhibitions in the United States against Canada and Venezuela in the next six weeks.

Brazil, ranked second in the world by FIFA behind Argentina, will play Canada on May 31 in Seattle and Venezuela on June 6 in Foxborough, Mass.

The Brazil-Venezuela match will be part of a doubleheader at Gillette Stadium. The New England Revolution will host FC Dallas in Major League Soccer match in the other game.

Brazil resumes South American qualifying for the 2010 World Cup on June 14. The Brazilians are third after the first four games of qualifying in CONMEBOL.

Following is Brazil's complete roster:

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Diego Alves (Almeria), Doni (Roma).

Defenders: Daniel Alves (Sevilla), Gilberto (Tottenham), Kleber (Santos), Maicon (Inter Milan), Alex Costa (Chelsea), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Juan (Roma), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Marcelo (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Josue (Wolfsburg), Diego (Werder Bremen), Kaka (Milan), Julio Baptista (Real Madrid), Mineiro (Hertha Berlin), Elano (Manchester City), Anderson (Manchester United).

Forwards: Luis Fabiano (Sevilla), Alexandre Pato (Milan), Robinho (Real Madrid), Adriano (Sao Paulo), Rafael Sobis (Real Betis).