Brazil Football Team Arrives in Kolkata
Brazil brought its own chef and hygiene manager, while Raphinha withdrew with a muscle issue before the friendly, officials said.
- On Thursday, the five-time FIFA World Cup champion Brazil arrived in Kolkata via chartered flight for Saturday's international friendly against the Indian men's national team at Salt Lake Stadium.
- Brazil's 'Jogo Bonito' style has long made the Selecao an enduring icon among football-lovers in Bengal, where millions of aficionados finally received the chance to welcome their favorite international side.
- Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior leads the visitors under manager Carlo Ancelotti, though Barcelona winger Raphinha was ruled out Wednesday with a thigh injury due to swelling.
- French World Cupper Vikash Dhorasoo noted the match offers vital learning, stating, "They will learn a lot in 90 minutes playing against Brazil."
- Following Saturday's friendly, India will face two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, coached by former star Diego Forlan, then travel to New Zealand for November matches.
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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.
Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India
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.
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil arrive in Kolkata for India clash
Brazil's star-studded football team arrived in Kolkata under tight security ahead of Saturday's friendly against India. Vinicius Junior drew cheers from fans, while Raphinha missed the trip after suffering a thigh injury against Australia.
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