SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Fearful of losing their England and Spain-based players over quarantine restrictions, Brazil on Friday called up an additional nine footballers for next month's triple header of World Cup qualifiers.
Of the original 25 players called up for Brazil’s games against Chile, Argentine and Peru, 11 play in England or Spain.
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