Brazil Won't Replace Injured Raphinha After Win in Australia
Brazil rallied after Raphinha left at halftime, as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior scored in the second half to seal the win.
- On Tuesday, Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in Brisbane, though captain Raphinha was substituted at halftime with right-thigh muscle discomfort after scoring a first-half penalty.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed a scan revealed 'a small muscle oedema' in Raphinha's right thigh, prompting the federation to withdraw him from Saturday's India friendly and return him to Barcelona for evaluation.
- Brazil arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday under tight security, with the team bringing their own chef and importing specific food items including turkey, chicken, and lamb to meet dietary requirements during their stay.
- Manager Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the importance of these fixtures for Brazil's future, stating, "All these games in Australia and India are a good preparation and a good opportunity to show what we can do."
- India's national team, the Blue Tigers, will face Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium on October 6 as part of a broader series against World Cup teams designed to strengthen the nation's football program.
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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.
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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.
Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the blockbuster FIFA friendly against India, which will be played on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He has suffered a minor thigh injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday and since then, the player has been released by Brazil and has returned to Barcelona. Notably, Raphinha started the match and converted a penalty in the first half but was su…
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