Brazil World Cup 2010 Squad declared Dunga

Ronaldinho and Adriano both absent for five-time World Cup winners

Brazilian manager Dunga has named his final 23 man squad for this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

The former international midfielder, who helped his side win the Jules Rimet in 1994 in USA, has decided not to follow the lead set by many other nations, including England, and has named his final squad a month before the tournament.

There is no place in the squad for former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, nor is there room for his AC Milan team-mate Alexandre Pato nor ex-Inter Milan striker Adriano.

Chelsea defender Alex also misses out, as does Liverpool midfielder Lucas. There is, however, a place for former Manchester City forward Robinho, and Manchester United flop Kleberson.


Full Brazil World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (AS Roma), Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur)

Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Michel Bastos (Olympique Lyon), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Lucio (Inter Milan), Juan (AS Roma), Luisao (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)

Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Ramires (Benfica), Elano (Galatasaray), Kaka (Real Madrid), Julio Baptista (Roma), Kleberson (Flamengo), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg).

Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla), Nilmar (Villarreal), Grafite (VfL Wolfsburg).

Brazil are the 9/2 second favourites to win the World Cup with StanJames, who are offering to refund all bets on the tournament if favourites Spain triumph in South Africa.