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Reports suggest that a game between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Neymar’s Brazil could take place at the MCG in the lead-up to next year’s FIFA Confederations Cup.
The MCG could welcome a legion of stars back to its hallowed turf if the match goes ahead. The two sides boast a huge number of household names along with Messi and Neymar, including Dani Alves, David Luiz, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria and Carlos Tevez to name but a few.
The Victorian government is expected to confirm the fixture in the coming weeks. If it goes ahead, it would be just the second occasion the Brazil and Argentina have met on neutral soil.
With the first coming in 2014 as Brazil bested their South American rivals 2-0 in Beijing care of a double to Diego Tardelli while Messi was guilty of wasting a chance from the penalty spot.
Additionally, it is believed the Socceroos could also take on one of the South American giants. Ange Postecoglou reportedly believes a test against one of the world’s best sides is exactly the preparation his Australian side needs in the lead up to the Confederations Cup in Russia.
The Aussies have a tough ask in the group stage in Russia. They’ll come up against reigning World Cup champions Germany, Copa America champs Chile and the winner of the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Would you attend a game of that magnitude on Australian soil, Roarers?
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