Brazil vs. France International Friendly Squads Named

Arguably the most-anticipated match of next week’s international friendlies is Brazil versus France at the Stade de France on February 9th. Although both teams are in rebuilding phases following disappointing 2010 FIFA World Cup performances, they are still laden with some of the best talent in the world from most of the world’s biggest clubs. Here are the squads of the match as of February 3rd, 2011.

BRAZIL

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Gomes (Tottenham), Neto (Fiorentina)

Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), David Luiz (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), Andre Santos (Fenerbahce), Breno (Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Rafael (Manchester United

Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United, Lucas (Liverpool, Ramires (Chelsea), Sandro (Tottenham), Elias (Atletico Madrid, Hernanes (Lazio), Jadson (Shakhtar Donetsk), Renato Augusto (Bayer Leverkusen.

Strikers: Pato (AC Milan), Robinho (AC Milan), Andre (Dynamo Kiev), Hulk (Porto)

FRANCE

Goalkeepers: Cedric Carrasso (Bordeaux), Hugo Lloris (Lyon), Steve Mandanda (Marseille).

Defenders: Eric Abidal (Barcelona), Gael Clichy (Arsenal), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Philippe Mexes (AS Roma), Adil Rami (Lille), Anthony Reveillere (Lyon), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal), Mamadou Sakho (Paris Saint-Germain).

Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye (Lille), Abou Diaby (Arsenal), Alou Diarra (Bordeaux), Yoann Gourcuff (Lyon), Yann M’Vila (Rennes), Blaise Matuidi (Saint-Etienne), Florent Malouda (Chelsea).

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kevin Gameiro (Lorient), Guillaume Hoarau (Paris Saint-Germain), Jeremy Menez (AS Roma), Loic Remy (Marseille).