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Lionel Messi and Neymar to meet in Australia as Brazil and Argentina confirm game at MCG

They may be team-mates for Barcelona, but Lionel Messi and Neymar are set to face one another this summer when they go Down Under in June.

Brazil and Argentina will meet in a friendly 'SuperClasico de las Americas' tie on June 9, and could be Messi's first game in Australia since Argentina beat the Socceroos in 2007.

The match will take place at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Messi and Neymar likely to be joined by a host of other stars.

Barcelona pair Lionel Messi and Neymar will face off at international level in June
Barcelona pair Lionel Messi and Neymar will face off at international level in June
Argentina and Brazil will meet in a friendly at the MCG in Australia this summer
Argentina and Brazil will meet in a friendly at the MCG in Australia this summer

Premier League hotshots Sergio Aguero and Philippe Coutinho could both be involved, as could Angel Di Maria, Javvier Mascherano, Marcos Rojo, Paulo Dybala, Carlos Tevez, Roberto Firmino and Dani Alves.