Newcastle's Joelinton earns first Brazil call-up for friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is among five uncapped players in Brazil's squad for friendlies against Guinea and Senegal, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Sunday.

The 26-year-old has been a revelation for Newcastle this season as the club finished fourth in the Premier League to secure a place in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League. His Magpies teammate,