New Brazil boss Dunga cuts several World Cup players


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Aug 2014

Brazilian national soccer team head coach Dunga (R) listens to Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro August 19, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - New Brazil manager Dunga has left out several big names from the World Cup, including Fred and Paulinho, in his first squad for next month's friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador.

Spain-based fullbacks Dani Alves and Marcelo plus striker Jo joined forward Fred and midfielder Paulinho in being axed in the shake up when Dunga named a 22-man squad on Tuesday.

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