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Which Flamengo Players Were Called Up for the Brazilian Under-20 National Team?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The players called up for the Brazilian Under-20 National Team will report back on Monday (22) focusing on preparation for the World Cup in the category. Besides Iago and João Victor, the ‘Amarelinha’ called up three more players from Flamengo. They are: Carbone, Pedro Leão, and Pablo Lúcio.

As reported by the Coluna do Fla team, the trio from Flamengo underwent a kind of ‘internship’ and participated in the activities on Monday (22) and this Tuesday (23) with the Brazilian National Team. After exercises conducted at Granja Comary in Teresópolis, Carbone, Pedro Leão, and Pablo Lúcio return to Flamengo.

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WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS WILL PLAY IN THE UNDER-20 WORLD CUP FOR BRAZIL?

In the list of players called up by coach Ramon Menezes, the names of Iago and João Victor from Flamengo appear. Thus, the world champions from Mengão will defend the ‘Canarinho’ in the Under-20 World Cup. Focused on the tournament, the athletes travel this Tuesday (23) to Chile.

The competition is scheduled to take place between September 27 and October 19. It's important to note that Brazil is a five-time world champion in this category. Therefore, the athletes will be seeking the sixth title for the ‘Amarelinha’.

WHEN IS BRAZIL'S FIRST MATCH IN THE UNDER-20 WORLD CUP?

Brazil is in Group C and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in this first phase of the Under-20 World Cup. In summary, the debut happens this Sunday (28) against the Mexicans at 8 PM (Brasília time). Finally, the ‘Canarinho’ will face Morocco and Spain on October 1 and 4, respectively.

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