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体坛英语资讯：Three Brazilians up for King of the Americastitle

发布时间：2016-10-10 编辑：查字典英语网小编

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian soccer players Thiago Silva, Alex and Nilmar were announced on Monday to be three of the nominees for the 2008 title of "King of the Americas." The award is issued by the Uruguayan newspaper, El Pais. The nominations were made from journalists from all award is a sign that he played well for his team.

"After dozens of games and practice that we had all year long, it is nice to hear that I am being recognized for over the American continent.

Both Alex and Nilmar played for the winner of this year's American Cup, Internacional. Thiago Silva played for Fluminense, but recently closed a deal sending him to Milan. Thiago Silva said that just being nominated for the my hard work and could be named best player in the continent," said Silver.

"With this boost in confidence, I will head to my new club in Europe, ready to fight for a position in the starting lineup."

Other than the Brazilian players, some of the favorites from other countries include Riquelme and Veron, both of Argentina, Ecuadorian goalkeeper from LDU, Jose Francisco Cevallos, who helped his team to will the Libertadores Cup as well as come in second in this year's World Club Championship.

The winner of this year's award will be announced on December 31.

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