Monday, May 31, 2010
Madrid - Real Madrid defender Pepe will be able to play for Portugal at the upcoming soccer spectacular.
The centre back, whose full name is Kleper Laveran Lima Ferreira, was cleared by Madrid medical staff following a lengthy recovery from knee surgery.
Pepe has not played since December after coming down awkwardly and twisting his right knee during a Spanish league game.
Pepe, 27, is a naturalised Brazilian who has been a regular for Portugal since joining Madrid from FC Porto in 2007.
Portugal opens Group G play against Cote d'Ivoire on 15 June.
Share this post:
