Brazil football team arrives in Kolkata
Brazil's national football team has arrived in Kolkata, India, for a friendly match against the Indian men's national team. Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is the main draw, making a full-circle return to India after missing the 2017 U-17 World Cup.
Why it matters
This event highlights India's growing engagement with global sports and provides a significant cultural moment for football fans in Bengal, showcasing top international talent.
Members of the Brazil football team touched down at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here on Thursday in a chartered flight for the friendly against India.
For a city that shares a deep-rooted love for football, the arrival of one of world football’s giants was a moment to cherish. Millions of football aficionados in Bengal finally got the chance to welcome their favourite international side.
The arrival also set the stage for the FIFA international friendly, where the Indian men’s national team will take on the might of the Selecao, at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The creativity, flair and skill of Brazil’s ‘Jogo Bonito’ have long made the Selecao an enduring icon among football-lovers in Bengal and across India. Their presence in Kolkata adds a special emotional dimension to the eagerly-awaited fixture.
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