Queensland Roar will play Palmeiras in friendly match
Queensland Roar will play Brazilian club Palmeiras in a friendly match in Brisbane as part of their preparations for the next A-League season.
The July 12 match at Suncorp Stadium is the second of a three-year series of matches fight against racism, and follows a friendly against South Africa Supersport United last year.
In announcing the match Roar CEO Lawrence Oudendyk hinted coach Frank Farina May attracted the signatures of at least one player from South America during a recent prospecting trip to Brazil.
"We are eager to continue our Brazilian ties in the future, with the first being the match against Palmeiras," Oudendyk said.
"Palmeiras are a big club in Brazil and were very enthusiastic about playing in our Queensland Roars campaign against racism."
The Sao Paulo-based Serie A club has won six national titles and was home for players, including Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu and former Sydney FC midfielder Juninho Paulista.
The Roar kick off their A-League campaign against Wellington on August 17.
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