Matheus Martinelli receives first Brazil national team call-up

Matheus Martinelli, the 24-year-old midfielder from Fluminense, has received his first call-up to the Brazil national team. Selected by Carlo Ancelotti to replace attacker João Pedro, Martinelli will join the squad for upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India.

Martinelli expressed deep emotion regarding the achievement, describing it as a dream come true. He credited his family, the staff at Fluminense, and his teammates for his success. The midfielder has been a key figure for Fluminense, recently becoming the first player from the club's youth academy to reach 300 professional appearances for the team. His career includes titles such as the 2023 Libertadores and the 2024 Recopa.