Brazil and Argentina will bring their best available talent to Australia. As well as 2016 Olympic Games Gold medal winner, Neymar Jr, fans can look forward to seeing Brazilian stars Dani Alves, Filipe Luís, Fernandinho, Philippe Coutinho and Willian.
 
Alongside Five-time FIFA Ballon d’Or winner, Messi, Argentina’s star players include Sergio Aguero, Javier Mascherano, Sergio Romero, Angel Di Maria, Pablo Zabaleta, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Correa.
 
Argentina manager, Edgardo Bauza, said that his side would be viewing the match as a crucial form of preparation amid qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
 
“There is 100 years of rivalry between Argentina and Brazil. These matches are always special,” said Bauza.
 
“We look forward to meeting in Melbourne. Our priority is to prepare for the important World Cup qualifiers coming up in 2017 and this match and the camp will be extremely valuable.”
 
Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, said he was delighted for Melbourne to deliver yet another major sporting event that is set to be recognised worldwide.
 
“There’s no bigger occasion in football than when Brazil take on Argentina, and it’s coming to Melbourne,” said Mr Eren.
 
“The biggest and best events attract visitors in their thousands. They’re here keeping our bars, restaurants and hotels busy, and that means jobs for Victorians.”