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Brazil’s Star-Studded Squad Revives AIFF Friendly Match Sales
Brazil’s national football team is coming to play India in a friendly match.
Before that, Brazil will play two matches against Australia.
The India match is scheduled for October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium.
Brazil’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, selected several well-known players.
After the squad was announced, many more people wanted to buy tickets.
Organizers said the first ticket-sale phase could finish quickly.
The matches will have strong television coverage, but they will not use VAR because it is expensive.
Indian footballers will get a chance to play against one of the world’s strongest teams.
Brazil will play Australia on September 25 and 29 before facing India on October 3.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti named a strong Brazil squad featuring several prominent European-based players.
The squad announcement sharply increased demand for tickets for the India match in Kolkata.
Organizers expect high-quality broadcasts, although video assistant referee technology will not be used because of its cost.
The stronger squad has reportedly reassured prospective sponsors and created an important opportunity for Indian players.
- Who
- Brazil, India, Australia, the All India Football Federation, and coach Carlo Ancelotti are involved.
- What
- Brazil will play three international friendlies, including a match against India, while the squad announcement boosts ticket demand and sponsor interest.
- Where
- The India match will be held at Salt Lake Stadium in Calcutta, while the two Australia matches will take place in Australia.
- When
- Brazil will play Australia on September 25 and September 29, India on October 3, and Uruguay on October 6; the squad was announced on Wednesday.
- Why
- The announcement of a strong Brazil squad increased fan interest, ticket sales, and confidence among prospective sponsors.
Key facts
- Brazil matches
- Brazil is scheduled to play Australia on September 25 and September 29, then India on October 3.
- India venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Calcutta.
- Brazil coach
- Carlo Ancelotti.
- Notable players
- Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joao Pedro.
- Ticket demand
- Organizers reported a major increase in demand, with the first sales phase expected to close by Friday morning.
- Broadcasting
- The Brazil match and the October 6 Uruguay game are expected to receive high-quality broadcasts.
- VAR
- Video assistant referee technology will not be used because of the expenses involved.
Quotes
A leading match organiser
An unidentified person playing a leading role in organising the Brazil-India match
“There is a 180 degrees turnaround. Thursday saw a huge demand for tickets and the first phase of ticket sales should be closed by Friday morning”
telegraphindia.com
Muthyalu Satyanarayan
AIFF deputy secretary general
“Not only the AIFF, football fans in the country must be happy that such a strong squad led by Vinicius Junior is going to play in Calcutta. Let us see how our players stand up to the world’s best. The result might be obvious, but still it will be an experience for Indian players”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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