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CBF Dhaka Visit Sparks Speculation Over Brazil-Bangladesh Friendly
Brazilian football officials visited a stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
They looked at the field, dressing rooms, seats, and other facilities.
This visit led to reports that Brazil might play Bangladesh on October 6.
The possible match would happen after Brazil’s scheduled game against India in Kolkata on October 3.
However, Bangladesh football officials said the match has not been confirmed.
They said Brazil might instead use the stadium for a future game or as a neutral venue.
The stadium’s field is still being prepared and may need about two more weeks of work.
Brazil officials also visited a training center in Dhaka.
A five-member Brazilian Football Confederation delegation inspected Dhaka’s National Stadium on August 23.
Sources suggested Brazil could play Bangladesh on October 6 during an Asian tour.
Bangladesh Football Federation official Iqbal Hossain said the proposed match is not confirmed.
The delegation also visited Basundhara Kings’ training facility and discussed the stadium’s ongoing preparations.
Brazil is scheduled to play India in Kolkata on October 3, while India has withdrawn from the FIFA Asean Cup.
- Who
- A five-member Brazilian Football Confederation delegation, Bangladesh football officials, and the Brazil, Bangladesh, and India national teams are involved.
- What
- Brazil may play Bangladesh in a FIFA friendly, but the proposed fixture has not been confirmed.
- Where
- The delegation inspected the National Stadium in Dhaka and visited the Basundhara Kings training facility.
- When
- The delegation visited Dhaka on August 23; the proposed match date is October 6, after Brazil’s October 3 game against India.
- Why
- The visit assessed stadium and training facilities as part of possible arrangements for Brazil’s Asian tour.
Possible Brazil-Bangladesh Match
Fixture Still Unconfirmed
October 6 proposal
Possible Brazil-Bangladesh Match
A source close to the developments said Bangladesh could host Brazil on October 6 as part of Brazil’s Asian tour.
Fixture Still Unconfirmed
Iqbal Hossain said the delegation only indicated that Brazil might use the stadium as a neutral venue or play Bangladesh in the future.
Stadium readiness
Possible Brazil-Bangladesh Match
The delegation inspected the National Stadium and its facilities, suggesting Dhaka is being considered for a Brazil fixture.
Fixture Still Unconfirmed
Bangladesh officials said the pitch is still being prepared and that the delegation may return for another inspection.
Kolkata pitch assessment
Possible Brazil-Bangladesh Match
Reports described Brazilian officials as dissatisfied with the grass size at Salt Lake Stadium.
Fixture Still Unconfirmed
The account cited in the article said the officials were generally satisfied but recommended longer grass to help avoid injuries.
Key facts
- Delegation visit
- A five-member Brazilian Football Confederation delegation arrived in Dhaka at 1 p.m. local time on August 23.
- Proposed fixture
- Brazil could play Bangladesh on October 6 in a FIFA friendly.
- Confirmation status
- Bangladesh Football Federation executive committee member Iqbal Hossain said the match is not confirmed.
- Scheduled India match
- Brazil is scheduled to play India at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.
- Dhaka inspection
- The delegation examined the National Stadium pitch, dressing rooms, galleries, and other facilities for about 45 minutes.
- Ground preparations
- Bangladesh officials said work on the National Stadium ground could take another two weeks.
- Other venues visited
- The delegation also visited the training facility at Basundhara Kings.
Quotes
Iqbal Hossain
Bangladesh Football Federation executive committee member
“We told them that the preparation of the ground is going on and it may take another two weeks to complete the works. They also talked to the groundsmen and told me that they may visit again if needed.”
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“What they told us is that they can use our stadium as a neutral venue or can play against Bangladesh in future”
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An unnamed source close to the developments
A source familiar with discussions about Brazil’s proposed Asian tour
“There is a possibility of Brazil playing Bangladesh on October 6 in a FIFA friendly”
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Sources
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