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Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has urged fans to rally behind the Brazil vs Colombia international friendly next month to raise funds for stricken Brazilian side Chapecoense.

A side made up of Brazil-based stars will face Colombia in Rio de Janeiro on January 25, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) have confirmed.

Chapecoense were devastated when the plane carrying them to play in the Copa Sudamericana final crashed, killing 71 people on board and Coutinho has called on the football community to unite in order to become stronger.

"I would like to invite everyone to participate in this beautiful action, together we are stronger," Coutinho wrote on Instagram.

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Brazil and Colombia will meet at the Estadio Nilton Santos, which played host to the Olympics this summer.

"Because it is not a date for FIFA internationals, we will work with the players of Brazilian teams so as not to embarrass a club or player that has to deny the call because of a championship being in progress," said Brazilian national team co-ordinator Edu Gaspar.

Brazil boss Tite added: "It will be a special match, but we will use it to take a closer look at some player who have not had the opportunity in other team selections."

The Maracana had been touted as a potential venue for the fixture, but the Estadio Nilton Santos was deemed more suitable due to its 'smaller and more efficient operating structure', according to the CBF.