The attacking trio of Oscar, Neymar and Hulk provided a real threat, while Ramires and Paulinho had recently shone in the center of midfield.

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Plows and shovels were used to clear the penalty areas, center circle and midfield stripe as snow got heavier, and a yellow-and-purple ball was used.

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The Basque native can play in central midfield, or as a center-back.

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Rooney also played in central midfield for Manchester United at times last season, when he completed more passes than any other center forward in the English Premier League, according to statistics provider Opta Sports.

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