Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Menezes names Brazil squad to face U.S. in friendly


SAO PAULO (AP) -- New coach Mano Menezes will try to restore the "Beautiful Game" to Brazil's national team, choosing a young roster Monday for the Selecao's first match after the World Cup.
Menezes picked AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato, Santos scoring sensation Neymar and Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso for the Aug. 10 exhibition against the United States, the first match as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 World Cup.
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva, Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva and Real Madrid defender Marcelo also are on the 24-man roster for the match at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.


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