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Brazil legends to play in Myanmar

World Cup winners Cafu, Bebeto and Roberto Carlos will join an All-Star Brazil team in Myanmar next month as the nation tries to boost its footballing prowess, a sporting official said Friday.

Anzhi Makhachkala's Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos clears the ball during the Russian Football League Championship match against FC Zenit St. Petersburg on March 21, 2011. World Cup winners Cafu, Bebeto and Roberto Carlos will join an All-Star Brazil team in Myanmar next month as the nation tries to boost its footballing prowess, a sporting official said Friday.

The veteran trio are expected to play in an exhibition match in Rangoon against a local XI, consisting of current and former national team players, after talks between the Brazilian Embassy and Myanmar's Football Federation.

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