Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Brazil is champion of Confederation Cup
Brazil beat Argentina by 4 x 1 to become Champion of the Confederation Cup, in
Germany (Brazil had already won this cup in 1997, in Saudi Arabia).
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira tried out a new line up for this tournament, based on four players: Ronaldinho, Robinho, Kaka and Adriano. Robinho is still playing in Brazil, but is soon to leave to Real Madrid; Adriano, who plays in Italy, confirmed his status of one of the most important Brazilian players today.
Three important Brazilian players didn´t come to Germany: Cafu, Roberto Carlos (dismissed by the coach) and Ronaldo (who was called by the coach but asked to be dismissed, which created an awkward situation).
Germany (Brazil had already won this cup in 1997, in Saudi Arabia).Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira tried out a new line up for this tournament, based on four players: Ronaldinho, Robinho, Kaka and Adriano. Robinho is still playing in Brazil, but is soon to leave to Real Madrid; Adriano, who plays in Italy, confirmed his status of one of the most important Brazilian players today.
Three important Brazilian players didn´t come to Germany: Cafu, Roberto Carlos (dismissed by the coach) and Ronaldo (who was called by the coach but asked to be dismissed, which created an awkward situation).
