Portugal VS Brazil on 6 Feb

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for Brazil's friendly match against Portugal on 6th February. The Gunners will play host to the meeting of two of world football's strongest sides as the South Americans return to North London following a successful two-game cameo in September.

Brazil played Argentina in the first ever international to be held at Arsenal's new home before travelling to White Hart Lane to play Wales in 2006, and have decided to return for another showpiece event in England's capital.

The friendly encounter pits Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari against the nation whom he led to World Cup glory in 2002, and is the renowned motivator's first appearance on English soil since turning down the chance to succeed Sven Goran Eriksson before the 2006 finals.

'Big Phil' has already beaten Brazil once during his tenure in charge of Portugal, and the respected international coach is keen to face his home country again. "It will be the second time I'll face Brazil since I took charge of the Portuguese team," said Scolari.

"To me it's of course a special moment and I'm really looking forward to the match. "I'm sure it will be an entertaining event given the enormous quality and talent of the players involved."

CBF president Ricardo Teixeira added: "This announcement follows Brazil's successful international friendlies against Argentina and Wales in London last year. "We are delighted to be returning to the fantastic Emirates Stadium to take on one of the best teams in the world in front of what we are sure will be another sell-out crowd."

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