Rio De Janeiro, May 23 -- Teenage Palmeiras forward Estevao has said that his team will be ready and motivated for the FIFA Club World Cup when the tournament begins in the United States next month.
Palmeiras will begin its campaign against Porto in New Jersey on June 15 before also facing Inter Miami and Al Ahly in the group stage.
Beforehand, the Brazilian club must overcome a hectic schedule, which includes fixtures in the Brazilian Serie A, Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores.
"We are getting ourselves ready every day," Estevao told reporters after scoring twice in Palmeiras' 3-0 home win over Ceara in the Copa do Brasil third round on Thursday.
"As the manager [Abel Ferreira] said to us, these games are giving us an opportunit...