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Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil
- 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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India vs Brazil friendly: Vinicius, Marquinhos to start for 5-time world champions, Gurpreet to captain Blue Tigers - The Tribune
Brazil stars Vinicius Jr, Marquinhos, Estevao and Pedro are a part of the starting line-up for the friendly clash against India at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
·Chandigarh, India
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India vs Brazil Football Live Score, FIFA International Friendly: Vinicius starts as IND face 5-time world champions
India vs Brazil Football Live Score, FIFA International Friendly Match Today Live Score Online: Get IND vs BRA live score, lineups, stats, match updates and latest news.
·Noida, India
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India vs Brazil FIFA friendly LIVE: Vini Jr starts for Brazil, Sahal returns as India play 4-2-3-1 formation
India face five-time world champions Brazil in a historic FIFA friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Khalid Jamil’s side line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sahal Abdul Samad and Ryan Williams, while Vinicius Jr starts for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil.
·Noida, India
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