Palmeiras' Henrique earns national call-up from Dunga
2008-03-22 19:16:34 Xinhua English
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BRASILIA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Palmeiras fullback Henrique was called up to the Brazilian national soccer team by head coach Dunga on Saturday to replace Roma player Juan, who injured his ankle recently.
The Brazilian team will have a friendly match against Sweden next Wednesday.
Juan also sat out of the Italian league match against Empoli on Saturday.
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