International Friendly 22 March 2013 Japan versus Canada

In 2001, Canada and Japan squared off in Confederations Cup action; the Samurai Blue ended the day 3-0 victors. This March the nations return to the pitch for a friendly affair in Doha, the Qatari capital.

This match, utilized as a tune-up, will help ready a Japan squad that four days later plays Jordan, needing only a win versus its Asian rival to book a place at the 2014 World Cup.

Check back as Football Friendlies updates this post with Japan vs. Canada news-worthy links.

Australia names roster for international friendly with Romania in Spain on 6 February 2013

Australia and Romania square off in Spain on 6 February 2013 in international friendly action. Holger Osieck named his 19-strong Socceroo squad:

Goalkeepers:
Adam Federici (Reading)
Mark Schwarzer (Fulham)

Defenders:
Robert Cornthwaite (Chunnam Dragons)
Jason Davidson (SC Heracles Almelo)
Ryan McGowan (Shandong Luneng)
Lucas Neill (Al-Wasl)
Luke Wilkshire (Dinamo Moscow)
Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Michael Zullo (FC Utrecht)

Midfielders:
Mark Bresciano (Al-Gharafa)
James Holland (Austria Vienna)
Brett Holman (Aston Villa)
Mile Jedinak (Crystal Palace)
Matt McKay (Changchun Yatai)
Tommy Oar (FC Utrecht)

Forwards:
Alex Brosque (Al-Ain)
Robbie Kruse (Fortuna Dusseldorf)
Mathew Leckie (FSV Frankfurt)
Nikita Rukavytsya (FSV Mainz)

Australia national team left back Aziz Behich off to Turkey

Socceroo left back Aziz Behich, the first ever player to take to the pitch for both Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Heart, transferred to Turkey side Bursaspor today. The 22-year-old defender should see action in Bursaspor's home clash against Galatasaray this weekend.

Link via WAToday.com.au

International Friendly 6 February 2013 Colombia versus Australia

[Editor's note (28 January 2013):] The below match no longer is taking place as Colombia will now face off against Guatemala and Australia will play Romania. For previews of several of tomorrow's matches check out our selection here; thank you.

Also, for a list of tomorrow's matches, view the full schedule at ESPN FC. [End of note.]

When: 6 February 2013

Who: Colombia (Ranked 5th*) vs. Australia (Ranked 36th*)
*FIFA rankings as of December 19, 2012

Where: Bogota, Colombia

+ Los Cafeteros finished 2011 in 36th but climbed up the ladder to 5th due to six impressive wins during the year coupled with only one draw and one defeat. (Link via FIFA.com)

+ Superstar Radamel Falcao continues to receive daily transfer rumour posts throughout the Internet as a host of English clubs are linked to the Atlético Madrid forward. Will he be in England with Chelsea, Manchester City or another club when this friendly sets off?

+ Australia would be best served to continue to run out the youth as 20-year-old Eli Babalj, 19-year-old Terry Antonis and 19-year-old Adam Taggart have all recently impressed in attacking roles at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup.