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Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Rodrygo (L) and Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (R) take part in a training session at the Emirates stadium in London on April 7, 2025 [Adrian Dennis / AFP]

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

Vinicius was rested from Brazil's last 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo missed out after struggling for game time this season with Madrid.

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