With sponsor's help, São Paulo plans first Rio friendly for Copa break | OneFootball

São Paulo are already negotiating their first friendly during this mid-season break for the World Cup. The Tricolor are in talks with Fluminense over a friendly match, with help from the two clubs’ shared main sponsor.

The clash between the two Tricolors is being supported by Superbet, which sponsors both teams, according to Globo Esporte.

The parties are working toward holding the match at the Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, probably on July 12. It would also give Fluminense fans their first chance to see the club’s major new signing, veteran forward Hulk, in action.

In addition to the likely opponent from Rio, São Paulo also plan to play one more friendly during this break in the domestic calendar for the Club World Cup in North America.

The Tricolor squad are on vacation and will only return to training on the 17th of this June. The exceptions are centre-back Sabino and attacking midfielder Lucas Moura, who are continuing their injury recovery during the rest period for the rest of the squad.

After that, the Tricolor will only return to official action at the end of July, with July 22 as the tentative date, in a match against Athletico-PR in the Brasileirão. São Paulo will be the home side, but once again they will be without a home ground, since Morumbi will once again be unavailable due to concerts.

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