The 1997 Tournoi de France ([tuʁnwa də fʁɑ̃s]; French, 'Tournament of France'), often referred to as Le Tournoi, was an international football tournament held in France in early June 1997 as a warm-up to the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
The four national teams participating at the tournament were Brazil, England, hosts France, and Italy.
England won the tournament after collecting six points by winning their first two matches, against Italy and France, and losing one to Brazil.
Brazil were second with five points, a product of a win and two draws.
[2] In the 21st minute of the opening match between France and Brazil, Roberto Carlos scored his famous Banana Shot free kick goal, curling from a 33.13-metre distance and often considered to be one of the best in the modern game.