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Rafael hopes for Brazil recall

Xinhua, August 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Lyon right-back Rafael da Silva said Thursday he has not given up hope of returning to the Brazil national team after his summer move to Lyon.

The 25-year-old joined the French club on a four-year deal earlier this month after seven seasons at Manchester United.

He has not played for Brazil since making a mistake in the 2012 Olympic Games final, which Brazil lost 2-1 to Mexico.

"To be selected by Brazil is harder than any club because the slightest mistake is not possible," Rafael was quoted as saying by Sambafoot.

"I made a mistake in the final of the Olympic Games in 2012, a bad pass that led to Mexico scoring and we lost two goals to one. At a club when you make a mistake, you can make up for it straight away in the next match but it is not possible with Brazil." Endi