The Brazil players, to a man, stand with right hands on chests over their hearts. A rousing rendition, with Thiago Silva particularly vocal, but we don't see the heartfelt enthusiasm that we saw from the Selecao during the World Cup.

Then, the Stade de France rises in unison for La Marseillaise. Adrenalin-pumping stuff for possibly the greatest anthem in world football. Almost show-time...

Free flags must have been dished out on the Stade de France turnstiles - almost everyone is waving a Tricolore as the sides strut out on to the pitch. Anthem time...

We are asking for your favourite French and Brazilian players of all time.

John McEnerney: Socrates and Desailly. Doesn't get much classier than those two. Strong as steel and smooth as silk.

Abdul Wahab: Zidane and Henry for France and Pele and Ronaldinho for Brazil. Absolutely brilliant players to watch.

Rafi Ahmed: Cafu, the rock. Zidane, the orchestrator. Ronaldinho, the trickster. Ronaldo, the finisher.

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In the case the Paris crowd needed reminding about the 1998 World Cup final, a few men have just strided on to the Stade de France pitch to remind them.

Les Blues heroes Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Marcel Desailly and Patrick Vieira - who have all won over 100 caps - wave to their adoring public.

Wouldn't mind those four being in my five-a-side team...

Of course, that night will also be unforgettable for this....

"We have just had the surprise news, I suppose the shock news, that Ronaldo will not be in the Brazil XI for tonight's match."

Those were the words of BBC presenter Des Lynam when it emerged that Brazil's star striker Ronaldo would not start for the Selecao against France in the 1998 showpiece.

"Desmond, I've never had anything like this in my career. The scenes in the commentary box for the last 45 minutes have been absolutely mayhem. Journalists and commentators are racing around trying to find out the truth," added commentator John Motson.

The camera pans to Pele. He looks ashen-faced.

Then we go to Gary Lineker on the gantry: "News has just come out that it is the biggest wind-up in World Cup history - because Ronaldo will play. There has been a big mistake in the teamsheet."

Later, much later, Lineker went to meet Ronaldo to find out what exactly happened....

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France. Brazil. The Stade de France. What immediately springs to mind? The 1998 World Cup final (for those of us old enough to remember it at least).

A Zinedine Zidane header, another Zinedine Zidane header, then a wonderful finish from Emmanuel Petit in the closing stages, helped the French become world champions for the first time. And in front of a partisan home crowd for good measure.

And tonight there will be a sense of deja vu for the respective captains on that balmy night.

Because France's Didier Deschamps and Brazil counterpart Dunga will shake hands again before kick-off, this time on the touchline as the pair now coach their national sides.

Brazil will not be a pushover for the French tonight, insists Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps.

"They are reeling from a World Cup that was not unsuccessful despite the trauma they went through - they were still in the semi-finals," says the ex-Chelsea midfielder.

"I have seen what they have been doing since then and I saw many many very good things."

So, you surely know all about Neymar and anyone watching Chelsea this season will be aware of the skills of Filipe Luis, Oscar and Willian.

But what about other members of the Brazil side?

Roberto Firmino is a 23-year-old midfielder who plays for German side Hoffenheim. He will be making his first start for Brazil after he came off the bench and smashed in a 25-yard strike to score the winner in a 2-1 friendly win against Austria in November.

Elias, who has had a spell at Atletico Madrid, is a 29-year-old midfielder currently playing for Brazilian side Corinthians.

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Danilo, 23, (pictured) is a highly-rated right-back playing for Portuguese side Porto. He was in the Brazilian squad that won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Centre-half Miranda, 30, missed out on the World Cup squad after being named as one of the standby players. Last season he helped Atletico Madrid win La Liga.

Brazil are still a great team "no matter what" despite their World Cup disaster, says France captain-for-the-night Karim Benzema.

"After the World Cup, Brazil have recovered," adds the Real Madrid man.

"They have been scoring freely and have not conceded much. There is no favourite for this game."

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Uefa's David Crossan:, external Have rarely seen queues this long ahead of doors to Stade de France being thrown open.

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Of course, Germany also proved to be France's nemesis on Brazilian soil last summer.

Les Bleus coasted through the group phase, cruised past Nigeria in the second round - then produced a limp display against the Germans in the quarter-finals.

But since that 1-0 defeat, the Euro 2016 hosts have not been beaten. Didier Deschamps' men are looking to continue their fine run following wins against Spain, Portugal and Sweden.

Thiago: Ronaldinho and henry, those two were gods of their country

Dean MUFC Ellis: roberto carlos and Zidane. Carlos was a amazing left back and could score amazing goals. Zidane was just a god.

James Layhe: Lucio. Great leader and could play with the ball at his feet. Performed at every level. Great footballer.

Thomas Albert Webb: Zidane and Ronaldo, because both could change a game in an instant! And both could play and score with either foot!

Lucio? Niche call.

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Daniel Farren: Zidane was an artist at work during games, and so natural, he made look easy what other players couldn't do in their dreams.

Daithi O'Laoghaire: Roberto Carlos for THAT goal! Even now, almost 20 years on I can't stop watching it! For France? King Eric!

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Cast your minds back to the summer. Go on, it is not that long ago.

Because the 2014 World Cup is probably the last time that most of you watched these teams in action.

And it is unlikely that you will ever forget Brazil's exit. The Selecao suffered a humiliating 7-1 semi-final defeat by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, but have begun to rebuild under new manager Dunga.

The five-time World Cup winners have since won six friendly matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding only one.

Pick up your mobile, fire up your laptop, come to the office and see us if you want - it is time for you to have your say. (Don't really come to the office - the burly security guard won't be happy).

Pele. Zidane. Ronaldo. Platini. Er, Roque Junior... Many stellar names, including these four fellas below, have pulled on a Les Bleus or Selecao shirt over the years.

So pretend you're stood in the local park with every single France and Brazil player throughout history stood in front of you. You have got first pick. Who would go for and why?

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