Retired Brazilian footballers raise money for Burma cyclone victims

The 23-member Brazilian team was scheduled to visit Kyugyangon and Prapon, two districts that were hard-hit by Nargis, which swept over Burma's southern delta region on May 2-3, leaving about 140,000 people dead or missing.

 The Brazilians, including several well-known retired players such as 1994 World Cup star Paulo Sergio, staged a charity match against Burma's football team Sunday. The South American side won 4-0.

 Proceeds from the match, amounting to 6,400 dollars, are to go toward Nargis relief efforts, federation president Zaw Zaw said.

 Another charity match is to be held Tuesday.//dpa