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Brazil Names Uncapped Duo For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Chile, Peru

By IANS News September 28, 2024 • 09:10 AM View: 703

FIFA World Cup: Uncapped pair Igor Jesus and Abner Santos were named in Brazil's squad on Friday for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.

Center-forward Igor was rewarded for his consistent form with Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo while left-back Abner has impressed this season for French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Manager Dorival Junior also recalled Barcelona winger Raphinha, Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, Juventus center-back Bremer and Monaco full-back Vanderson, reports Xinhua.

TAGS FIFA World Cup Rio De Janeiro Igor Jesus Abner Santos Brazilian Serie French Ligue Manager Dorival Junior Gabriel Martinelli Real Madrid Vinicius Junior Manchester City South American Guilherme Arana Atletico Mineiro Eder Militao

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