Brazil Won't Replace Injured Raphinha After Win in Australia
- On Saturday, five-time world champion Brazil faces India in a historic international friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, marking the first-ever senior meeting between the two nations.
- Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is utilizing these matches to fine-tune Brazil's squad for the 2028 Copa America, having arrived in Kolkata following a two-game tour of Australia.
- The All India Football Federation withdrew India from the ASEAN Cup to prioritize this fixture, drawing criticism from former captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who argued funds could better support grassroots development.
- Massive security deployments surround Salt Lake Stadium to prevent a repeat of mismanagement during Lionel Messi's December 2025 visit, while media personnel faced chaos due to delayed accreditation card delivery.
- Officials aim to establish India as a regular host for high-profile football matches, planning at least one or two such events annually to attract new followers and provide rare international experience.
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Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI) Brazil star centre-back Marquinhos is well aware of the Selecao’s huge following in India and described their FIFA international friendly against the Blue Tigers a “golden opportunity” to gain valuable experience before embarking on a new cycle. The five-time world champions face India, ranked 138th in the world, in a much-anticipated […]
Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India - The Tribune
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men's national team in football. India will host the Selecão at the Salt Lake Stadium in one of the biggest matches in Indian football history.
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