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Boney Kapoor Attends India-Brazil Football Match in Kolkata
Boney Kapoor went to watch India play Brazil in a football match in Kolkata.
His son Arjun and several political figures were also there.
The match took place at Salt Lake Stadium.
The article says it was held on October 3, 2026.
Brazil won by four goals, while India did not score.
India defended strongly at the start, according to the article.
Kapoor shared pictures from the event on Instagram.
The article says football has a long history in Kolkata and is widely loved there.
Boney Kapoor attended an India-Brazil international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.
The article dates the match to October 3, 2026, and says Brazil won 4–0.
Kapoor shared stadium photos with his son Arjun Kapoor and several political figures.
Those pictured or named included West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and MP Manoj Tiwari.
The article says Kolkata was chosen partly because of football’s deep roots in Bengali culture.
- Who
- India and Brazil played; Boney Kapoor attended with Arjun Kapoor and political figures including Suvendu Adhikari and Manoj Tiwari.
- What
- An international friendly football match, which Brazil won 4–0.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
- When
- October 3, 2026, according to the article.
- Why
- The match was held in Kolkata, where the article says football is especially popular and has cultural significance.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Brazil international friendly
- Date
- October 3, 2026, as stated in the article
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)
- City
- Kolkata
- Result
- Brazil won 4–0
- Attendees mentioned
- Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Suvendu Adhikari and Manoj Tiwari
Quotes
Boney Kapoor
Indian film producer who attended the match and posted about it on Instagram.
“An unforgettable evening celebrating football, friendship and the spirit of sport”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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