Qatar 2022: Controversy surrounding Brazil’s final 26-man squad

Five-time world champions Brazil have released their final 26-man squad that will execute their World Cup campaign in Qatar.

Tite’s final list came as a surprise to many after leaving out Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino.

Another name that caught fans unaware is the inclusion of Dani Alves who pays his club football with Mexican side Puma.

The former Barcelona star who has the most trophies as a player is set to become the oldest player at the World Cup at the age of 39.

Tottenham”s Emerson Royal was sacrificed for the experienced defender and the 23-year-old will have to wait for his chance in four years time.

Sevilla’s Alex Telles made the cut and his reaction was priceless after having a bad season with Man United last season.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was left out while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli made it.

United’s trio of Casimero, Fred and Antony will be on the boat to the Middle East nation in a couple.of days.

Eder Militao, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid will star for the Selecao as well as PSG’s Neymar and Marquinhos.

Here is the full 26-man list released by Tite

GK: Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
GK: Ederson (Manchester City)
GK: Weverton (Palmeiras)
DF: Dani Alves (UNAM)
DF: Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
DF: Marquinhos (PSG)
DF: Danilo (Juventus)
DF: Alex Telles (Sevilla)
DF: Alex Sandro (Juventus)
DF: Eder Militao (Real Madrid)
DF: Bremer (Juventus)
MF: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)
MF: Casemiro (Real Madrid)
MF: Lucas Paqueta (Lyon)
MF: Fabinho (Liverpool)
MF: Fred (Manchester United)
MF: Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo)
FW: Neymar (PSG)
FW: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
FW: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
FW: Antony (Manchester United)
FW: Richarlison (Tottenham)
FW: Raphinha (Barcelona)
FW: Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
FW: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
FW: Pedro (Flamengo)

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