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Pizarro recalled by Peru

The Werder Bremen striker was included by coach Sergio Markarian in a squad which is due to play two friendlies in Europe at the end of this month.

Fiorentina's Juan Vargas and Hamburg SV's Paolo Guerrero were also included.

"I'm very moved by this as I wanted to play for the national team again," Pizarro told Peruvian media. "I don't consider myself an 'uncle'. I can keep playing for many years."

Players are often accused of indiscipline but in turn complain of harassment by the country's tabloid newspapers and reality television shows.