Brazil set out for 6th World Cup
(AFP)
Updated: 2006-05-23 08:38
Brazil were accorded a low key send off as they left for Europe on a quest to
claim a sixth World Cup.
Ronaldhino is kissed by his sister as the
Brazilian team heads for training camp in
Switzerland.[AFP] |
For the first time Carlos Parreira's defending champions flew out for a World
Cup finals without any official leaving ceremony.
The plane carrying the South Americans to their training camp in Switzerland
was decked out with five stars representing each of their world titles in 1958,
1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
Real Madrid striker Robinho, competing in his first World Cup, said: "Ever
since I was a kid I've dreamt of playing for the national side and I'm very
happy."
Brazil will be based in the Swiss town of Weggis up to June 3 when they will
move to Germany and their base for the June 9-July 9 finals at Konigstein in
Taurus near Frankfurt.
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