Brazil include big guns in squad for trip to Hong Kong

Brazil have named most of their big guns, including Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano, in their squad for next month's friendly against Hong Kong in a move that is likely to upset European clubs. Hard-tackling Juventus midfielder...

Brazil have named most of their big guns, including Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano, in their squad for next month's friendly against Hong Kong in a move that is likely to upset European clubs.

Hard-tackling Juventus midfielder Emerson was recalled after an absence of more than one year while Santos forward Robinho, still the subject of speculation over a possible move to Real Madrid, was also named for the match in Hong Kong on February 9.

Brazil's last visit to Asia, a friendly in China in February 2003, ended in a goalless draw and infuriated European clubs who were forced to release their players for the game.

Last August, Milan refused to release Kaka, Cafu and Dida for the so-called peace match in Haiti.

The Hong Kong fixture has already sparked controversy in Brazil itself, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) publicly denying that it is receiving a $1 million fee for the fixture.

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