Moscow, Russia (My Sportsbook) - CSKA Moscow striker Vagner Love said he is leaving the Russian outfit for Corinthians in his native Brazil. Love, 20, joined CSKA from Brazilian side Palmeiras last year on a four-year contract. But the Brazilian international now says he is unhappy in Russia due to the weather and the lack of recognition he has received. "I want to play at the next [FIFA] World Cup," said Love, who scored 13 goals last season for CSKA. "When I played in Russia for CSKA, I was not invited by the coaches despite scoring on a regular basis." Love made his debut with the national team in the 2004 Copa America, but was not selected for recent World Cup qualifiers. Brazil has a plethora of talented strikers, including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Luis Fabiano, and Adriano. Corinthians, Palmeiras' rival, has already acquired Argentine superstar Carlos Tevez. The club finished fifth in the Brasileiro last season. Love said the deal with Corinthians is not signed yet, and is awaiting clearance from CSKA. CSKA, which qualified for the UEFA Cup by finishing third in its Champions League group, has already lost midfielder Jiri Jarosik to Chelsea. Captain Sergei Semak is also reportedly close to signing with Paris Saint Germain.
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