Squad details correct up to and including Brazil's match against Chile on 25 April 2013.
All tallies from Sambafoot.com/André Do Nascimento Pereira (full first team appearances only,
does not include Olympic teams or first team matches against non-FIFA sides)

Diary

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 - Former Ballon d'Or winners Kaka and Ronaldinho have both been left out of the Brazil squad for this summer's Confederations Cup.  The Real Madrid midfielder and Atlético Mineiro attacker are among a long list of Luiz Felipe Scolari's culled casualties. Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, Sao Paulo playmaker Ganso and Manchester United full-back Rafael have also been omitted from the Selecao's 23-strong squad for the tournament.  There is no room for Chelsea's Ramires but Blues team-mates David Luiz and Oscar have been called upon, as has relegated QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar.  Bayern Munich duo Dante and Luiz Gustavo have both been summoned, while Neymar is the star attraction in a stellar attacking quintet that also features Leandro Damiao, Hulk, Lucas Moura and Fred.  Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has a place in Felipao's squad despite being criticised this year for his form dropping, while Thiago Silva has secured a spot in the home tournament having ledc Paris Saint-Germain to success this season.
Brazil will play only two matches before the Confederations Cup, against England on June 2 at the new Maracana and against France in the southern city of Porto Alegre on June 9. The national team is coming off a disappointing 2-2 draw with Chile at Mineirao Stadium last month, when Ronaldinho and the rest of the team left the pitch under loud boos by nearly 50,000 home fans. Scolari has called up 44 players for five matches since retaking Brazil's reins in December. He had a difficult start, losing to England 2-1, drawing Italy 2-2 and Russia 1-1 before beating Bolivia 4-0 for his first win.

Friday, 17 May 2013 - Queen's Park Rangers' goalkeeper Júlio César has confirmed he will leave the relegated club this summer, but was coy on a future destination. He has reportedly attracted attention from a number of clubs, including Arsenal and AC Milan. The 33-year-old was one of the few QPR players to come out of the relegation season with any credit, after making 24 league appearances and keeping five clean sheets. 

Thursday, 30 May 2013 - England's friendly with Brazil on Sunday has been suspended over safety concerns at the recently renovated Maracana stadium. A court order on Thursday ruled that the game cannot go ahead. But senior officials at the Football Association have said they have received assurances from their Brazilian counterparts that the fixture will be played as scheduled. The Rio de Janeiro government has appealed against the court's decision. "All safety requirements for the friendly between Brazil and England have been complied with and, because of a bureaucratic failure, the appraisal from the public ministry that proves the compliance with the rules on safety at the Maracana have not been sent to Suderj," the Rio government said in a statement.

Friday, 31 May 2013 - A duty judge later revoked the suspension despite Rio's state prosecutors saying that there are dangerous materials at the venue, including rocks, pieces of metal and pavement, and that these could pose a threat to the public.

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CG