Brazil Coach Ancelotti Calls up Youngsters for Friendlies in Australia and India
- On Wednesday, head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced a 26-man Brazil squad for the October 3 friendly against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
- This fixture marks Brazil's first senior men's international appearance on Indian soil, offering Khalid Jamil's Indian side an opportunity to test itself against one of international football's most successful teams.
- Led by stars Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, the squad includes Bruno Guimaraes, who recently moved to Arsenal, and three Ballon d'Or nominees, though Ancelotti excluded Neymar.
- Tickets for the October 3 match are in high demand; a second batch is 'live now' starting from ₹5,000, while premium seats marketed as 'VVIP' begin from ₹25,000.
- Brazil will face Australia on September 25 and 29 before traveling to Kolkata, though players may withdraw if they pick up injuries with their club teams.
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Carlo Ancelotti has ushered in a new era for the Brazilian national football team, making major changes for the Selecao's next two matches. The Italian coach announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming matches against Australia and India, and it includes eight debutants: Pedro Morisco, Otavio, Arthur Dias, Jair Cunha, Matheuzinho, Mauro Junior, Breno Bidon and Gabriel Bontempo. Estevao, Andrey Santos and Joao Pedro, who missed the World Cup, are a…
Vini Jr, Raphinha among Brazil's stars coming to India
Brazil has announced a 26-member squad, featuring stars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Marquinhos, for their historic first-ever football match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is overseeing a significant rebuild, integrating young talent with experienced players, with an eye on future tournaments like the 2028 Olympics and 2030 World Cup. The squad includes several debutants and a focus on current form, marking …
Brazil announce star-studded squad for India friendly; Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Gabriel Magalhaes to feature
Brazil have named a star-studded squad for friendlies against Australia and India, with Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes, Marquinhos and Joao Pedro included as Carlo Ancelotti begins reshaping the team for the 2030 World Cup.
CARLO ANCELOTTI announced the list for Brazil with eight debutants, leaving out 16 players from the World Cup.
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