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After just 3 weeks of heart-pounding club football, international friendlies are back again. Just 50 days since the World Cup concluded, players will adorn their national colours once again for friendlies and other competitive matches.Here are the 5 gripping international fixtures lined-up for this week
#1 Germany vs Argentina
A rematch of the 2014 World Cup final, Argentina have a chance to avenge their 1-0 to the Mannschaft in Maracana 7 weeks ago. However, they must do so without the services of their star man Lionel Messi, who has been ruled out due to a leg injury.
Germany play the hosts for this fixture and it will be their first match as the World Champions.
Venue : Esprit Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Timings : 3rd September, Wednesday, 20:45 (CET)
Thursday, 00:15
#2 Italy vs Netherlands
Following a successful World Cup campaign, the Dutch will be flying to S.Nicola stadium to resume their rivalry with old foes, Italy.
With new manager Antonio Conte at the helm, the Azzuris will look to put the woeful World Cup memories behind them, before they start their qualifying campaign for Euro 2016.
Venue : S.Nicola stadium, Bari, Italy.
Timings : 4th September, Thursday, 20:45 (CET)
Friday, (00:15)
#3 England vs Norway
Following the early exit from the World Cup, Roy Godson's England are back to the familiar surroundings of Wembley, when they host 53rd ranked Norway.
Striker Wayne Rooney will be leading the charge, having been named officially as the captain of the Three Lions.
Venue : Wembley, England.
Timings : 3rd September, Wednesday, 21:00 (CET)
Thursday, 00:30
#4 France vs Spain
Dethroned World Champions Spain will be flying to Paris to take on former champions France, who are undefeated in their last 7 matches at home (6 wins, 1 draw).
Venue : Parc de Prince stadium, Paris, France.
Timings : 4th September, Thursday, 21:00 (CET)
Friday, 00:30
#5 Brazil vs Colombia
The Canaries play out Latin American counterpart, Colombia in their first 'post-World Cup disaster'.
With Dunga reappointed as the head coach, their World Cup quarterfinal opponents are bolstered by the return of their talisman, Radamel Falcao, who suffered a horrific knee injury in January that ruled him out of the Brazil mega event.
Venue : Sun Life stadium, Miami Gardens, U.S.A
Timings : 6th September, Saturday, 03:00
Saturday, 06:30 (IST)
