Watch: Uruguay footballers play cricket at Eden Gardens ahead of Kolkata friendly
The Uruguay national football team visited Kolkata landmarks and played cricket at Eden Gardens ahead of their upcoming friendly match against India. The team is currently preparing for the October 6 fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
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Highlights international sports diplomacy and cultural exchange between South American football teams and Indian sporting venues.
The Uruguay football team has been exploring Kolkata ahead of its international friendly against India on October 6.The two-time FIFA World Cup champions visited some of the city's famous landmarks and even tried their hand at cricket at the iconic Eden Gardens.The players enjoyed a relaxed cricket session at the famous stadium, which also has a connection with Uruguay's football history.The team had played at Eden Gardens during the inaugural Nehru Cup in 1982 and went on to win the tournament.More than four decades later, Uruguay is back in Kolkata, this time for a football friendly against India.This time, the squad visited the famous cricket stadium and tried their hand at cricket.
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