KOLKATA: India are set for two major international football tests in Kolkata, with Brazil scheduled to face the Indian team on October 3 and Uruguay due to play India three days later.
The matches will bring two of international football’s most decorated teams to the Salt Lake Stadium as part of India’s international programme.
The stadium is undergoing preparations ahead of the fixtures, with work focused on ensuring the venue is ready for the high-profile games.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has already indicated that the five-time world champions are taking the India fixture seriously. The matches are expected to draw major attention from Indian football supporters.
For India, the games provide an opportunity to test the squad against elite international opposition and give players experience in high-profile matches.
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