Brazil veterans on the way

Former Brazilian national team stars Careca, Juninho Paulista, and Zinho are part of a veteran’s group which will meet the Boston Braves FC in an exhibition match at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at Manning Field in Lynn.

Braves’ president Spiros Tourkakis set up the match, hoping for a reunion of the 1994 World Cup championship team. So far, Zinho, a starting midfielder, plus reserve defender Ronaldao and striker Viola have committed from the ’94 group, and others are considering the chance to perform.

Amoroso, a forward who played in Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A, Dodo, and Ivan are also expected to play.

The Braves are a veteran’s team, formed in 2001. They have played host to an Israel select squad and have competed at Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo (Argentina); Anderlecht (Belgium); Botafogo and Santos (Brazil); Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United (England); Monaco (France); Hamburg and Bayern Munich (Germany); Panathinaikos (Greece); Juventus (Italy); America and Cruz Azul (Mexico); Ajax (The Netherlands); CSKA and Dynamo Moscow (Russia); Barcelona and Real Madrid (Spain).

Manning Field, renovated last year, will have capacity for about 5,000 spectators. The stadium was the home of the Shamrock Rovers of the United Soccer Association in 1967.