Official: Benfica duo Arthur and Cléber Souza named in Brazil futsal squad | OneFootball

Benfica pair Arthur and Cléber Souza have been called up by Brazil for the Copa das Nações in futsal.

According to Glorioso 1904, the tournament runs from 14 to 18 October in Paraná, with Benfica among the most represented clubs in Marquinhos Xavier’s squad.

Sporting’s Felipe Valério and Rufino are also selected, completing the Portugal-based quartet alongside the Benfica duo.

Among the four, Arthur has the most caps with 86 for Brazil, followed by Felipe Valério on 61. Cléber Souza has 15 and Rufino has four.

The event also features Afghanistan, Cabo Verde, Indonesia, Japan and Peru. Brazil are in Group A with Cabo Verde and Indonesia, while Group B contains Japan, Peru and Afghanistan.

Brazil begin on 14 October against Cabo Verde, then face Indonesia on 15 October. After a rest day, the semi-finals are on 17 October and the final is on 18 October.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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