Former national team captains, Didier Deschamps of France and Dunga of Brazil will have their paths crossed again, challenging each other for pride and honour, 17 years after they last met at the 1998 FIFA World Cup which France surprisingly won 3-0.
This time, the two men meet as coaches of their respective team, each on a mission of rebuilding his team after recent flops at the world level.
The France versus Brazil clash tomorrow in Paris, is no doubt the topliner for the several international friendlies lined up this week to occupy the FIFA international day that allows national teams to get busy either in their continental qualifiers or with international friendlies.
Dunga was called to rebuild the confidence of the Brazil team, Les Selecao after their ‘host and win’ flop at the 2014 World cup while Deschamp was handed the responsibility after Les Bleus disastrous campaign at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Dunga has opted for a time-honoured
