Brazil Calls Up Vitor Reis Ahead of Friendly Against Croatia, Amid Busy International Matchday
Brazil calls up defender Vitor Reis for the Croatia friendly amid a packed day of international soccer featuring stars like Messi and Haaland.
- • CBF calls up Vitor Reis from Girona after Brazil's loss to France.
- • Vitor Reis replaces injured Gabriel Magalhães, marking his senior national team debut.
- • Reis joins the Brazil squad on March 27 to prepare for the March 31 friendly against Croatia.
- • March 27 features key international friendlies with stars Messi, Haaland, and Kane playing.
- • Brazil's World Cup opponent Morocco debuts a new coach in a friendly vs. Ecuador.
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed the call-up of defender Vitor Reis from Girona to the senior national team as Brazil prepares for its upcoming friendly against Croatia on March 31. This selection follows Brazil's 2-1 loss to France on March 26 and comes after Gabriel Magalhães was sidelined due to injury. Reis, 20, is making his senior team debut after shining in La Liga and having success with Brazil's U17 team earlier, including winning the South American U17 Championship in 2023. He is set to join the squad on March 27 and begin training over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the international football calendar is packed with friendlies as teams ramp up their preparations for the World Cup. On March 27, top players such as Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), and Harry Kane (England) take the field in key matches. England faces Uruguay at Wembley, seeking to extend its remarkable record under Thomas Tuchel, while Spain plays Serbia after the cancellation of the Finalíssima. Argentina hosts Mauritania, Norway plays the Netherlands in Haaland's World Cup return after 28 years, and Morocco, Brazil's World Cup opponent, debuts new coach Mohamed Ouahbi against Ecuador.
This busy international schedule also features matches involving Germany versus Switzerland and showcases ongoing domestic competitions like the Brazilian Women's Championship. With Vitor Reis's addition, Brazil bolsters its defensive options as it readies for the crucial clash against Croatia, marking an important step in the national team's ongoing World Cup preparations.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
