Tuesday April 1st, 2003

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher will limber up for Sunday's Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix by joining local soccer champions Santos in a charity kickabout.

The Italian team's website said the five-times World Champion will take part in a training session with the Brazilian club on Wednesday. The proceeds will go to a UNICEF project.

"I can't wait to play with them. I really have fun playing with professionals because I can learn so much," said Schumacher, who will be seeking his first win of the season at Interlagos.

Schumacher, who plays regularly with a local team in Switzerland, is a big soccer fan and frequently turns up for a game in the week before a race. Two years ago he played a charity game with Brazilian striker Ronaldo at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium.

Published at 09:38:31 GMT

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