Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Argentina

Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's starting lineup for this afternoon's friendly against Brazil in Beijing.

The Barcelona forward joins Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero in a front three, with Javier Pastore and Javier Mascherano further back in the midfield.

There are also starts for Manchester City pair Pablo Zabaleta and Martin Demichelis and Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo.

Meanwhile, Neymar starts up front for Brazil, with Diego Tardelli joining him in the attack.

They will receive support from Willian and Oscar, with Elias and Luis Gustavo also in the midfield.

Brazil: Jefferson, Danilo, Miranda, David Luiz, Filipe Luis, Elias, Gustavo, Willian, Oscar, Tardelli, Neymar

Argentina: Romero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Fernandez, Rojo, Pereyra, Mascherano, Pastore, Di Maria, Messi, Aguero