Brazil calls up kaka for copa america
Kaka has been called up to the Brazil squad
for next month's Copa America in the United
States.
The Orlando City midfielder, 34, will replace
Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa, who was
removed from the squad because of an injury
to his left thigh.
Ex-AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka has
been a regular in coach Dunga's squads,
without getting much game time.
He has won 91 caps and scored 29 goals, but
has only played 60 minutes for his country in
three years.
Kaka is the second player to be added to the
squad because of injury, with Benfica's Jonas
replacing Santos striker Ricardo Oliveira.
Brazil have been drawn in Group B with
Ecuador, Haiti and Peru for the tournament,
which is staging a special 100th anniversary
edition.
for next month's Copa America in the United
States.
The Orlando City midfielder, 34, will replace
Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa, who was
removed from the squad because of an injury
to his left thigh.
Ex-AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka has
been a regular in coach Dunga's squads,
without getting much game time.
He has won 91 caps and scored 29 goals, but
has only played 60 minutes for his country in
three years.
Kaka is the second player to be added to the
squad because of injury, with Benfica's Jonas
replacing Santos striker Ricardo Oliveira.
Brazil have been drawn in Group B with
Ecuador, Haiti and Peru for the tournament,
which is staging a special 100th anniversary
edition.
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