Brazil call up Leeds forward Raphinha for World Cup qualifiers

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil head coach Tite has named uncapped Leeds United attacker Raphinha in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile, Argentina and Peru.

The 24-year-old has shone since joining Leeds from France's Rennes in October last year, helping the West Yorkshire club finish in the top half of the table in their first season in England's top flight since the 2003-04 season.