'Never a Friendly Game' For Brazil, Says Coach Ancelotti Ahead of India Match
Ancelotti said Brazil will treat the match seriously as a cultural visit and a rare chance for local fans to see a full-strength squad.
- Brazil will face India in Kolkata on October 3, marking the first time the full-strength national team has played in the country.
- Ancelotti, the 67-year-old manager, emphasized the five-time world champions are treating the match with full seriousness, telling The Times of India there is "never a friendly game."
- Boasting stars including Vinicius Junior, the fifth-ranked Brazilians offer local fans a rare opportunity to see one of football's most celebrated teams in action.
- Although legendary player Pele visited India in 1977 and 2015, this match marks the first time the complete senior men's team has arrived.
- Following two friendlies in Australia, Brazil arrives seeking to end a World Cup drought dating to 2002, their last triumph.
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India vs Brazil Football Match: Carlo Ancelotti Says ‘Never a Friendly Game’ | ⚽ LatestLY
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti declares the upcoming October 3, 2026, friendly against India in Kolkata will be taken very seriously, stating "never a friendly game" for the Seleção. The highly anticipated fixture at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) marks a landmark occasion for Indian football. ⚽ India vs Brazil Football Match: Carlo Ancelotti Says ‘Never a Friendly Game’.
Brazil, fifth in the world ranking and with stars like Vinícius Júnior, will face India in Calcutta on October 3, in which it will be the first game of the Seleçao in a country where football arouses a great passion despite the overwhelming popularity of cricket. It will also be the occasion for the local public to see closely one of the most emblematic teams in the world. "Brazil has followers in every corner of the world," declared Ancelotti, …
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