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Man Utd midfielder Pereira admits Brazil always an influence

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira admits he grew up in Belgium influenced by Brazilian football.

Despite being born in Belgium Pereira represents the Brazil national team, and he also has a special place in his heart for two of his compatriots.

He said: "Brazil always had a lot of good players, but I always enjoyed watching Kaka and Ronaldinho. They played in more or less my position.

"When I used to watch Ronaldinho his dribbling skills and the way he played I am really a fan of that.

"Kaka was very fast, he scored goals and them both are the players I look up to."

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