Brazil coach Carlos Dunga admits his disappointment at having to play friendly international matches on the continent rather than at home, leaving a sour taste ahead of the big match.
The 1994 World Cup winner will see his side clash with world champions Italy in tonight's friendly match at the Emirates stadium in London. Globoesporte.com claims Brazil have an agreement with FIFA to play international friendlies in Europe to facilitate the movement of the Brazilian players, most of whom play for major European clubs.
However, the coach is not happy as three of the last five friendlies involving Brazil have been played at the Emirates.
Dunga feels it's only right to play at home.
"It's different when playing in Brazil. I feel at home in my own country," Dunga told Globoesporte.com
"Here in England I feel like a foreigner and I am sure Italy feel like that also."
Dunga was asked what he thought about the Brazilian FA (CBF) as it is the federation who has the final say on where games are played.
However, the coach didn't want to get involved in a battle against his employers and tried to skip the question.
"Maybe I shouldn't have been so clear. All I said is that I prefer playing in my own country. Preference is one thing, agreeing to it is another," added the coach.
The 1994 World Cup winner will see his side clash with world champions Italy in tonight's friendly match at the Emirates stadium in London.
Globoesporte.com claims Brazil have an agreement with FIFA to play international friendlies in Europe to facilitate the movement of the Brazilian players, most of whom play for major European clubs.
However, the coach is not happy as three of the last five friendlies involving Brazil have been played at the Emirates.
Dunga feels it's only right to play at home.
"It's different when playing in Brazil. I feel at home in my own country," Dunga told Globoesporte.com
"Here in England I feel like a foreigner and I am sure Italy feel like that also."
Dunga was asked what he thought about the Brazilian FA (CBF) as it is the federation who has the final say on where games are played.
However, the coach didn't want to get involved in a battle against his employers and tried to skip the question.
"Maybe I shouldn't have been so clear. All I said is that I prefer playing in my own country. Preference is one thing, agreeing to it is another," added the coach.