Samba Boys up for 'serious friendly'

EVERYTHING is right in football when Brazil are in possession of the World Cup but with the status of champions comes a responsibility says Carlos Alberto Parreira.

The Brazilian manager insists tonight's Lansdowne Road friendly is a serious affair.

"When you are world champions, every game is serious," he said. "Even if it is only a friendly, it is part of our preparation for the World Cup qualifiers, and we need any chance to prepare for those games.