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Palmeiras announce Shandong Luneng friendly

Xinhua, January 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Eight-time Brazilian champions Palmeiras will play a friendly against China's Shandong Luneng later this month, the Sao Paulo club confirmed on Thursday.

The Chinese Super League outfit boast three Brazilians in their squad: Junior Urso, Vagner Love and Aloisio. They are also coached by Brazilian Cuca.

The friendly will be played at Allianz Park on January 17, Palmeiras said on their official website.

It will be Palmeiras' fourth match against Chinese opponents, having won previous friendlies against Sichuan Quanxing, Dalian Wanda and Shandong Jinan Taishan.

The fixture will be Oswaldo de Oliveira's debut as Palmeiras coach. Endi