Brazil Coach Ancelotti Calls up Youngsters for Friendlies in Australia and India – WTOP News
- On Wednesday, head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced a 26-man Brazil squad for the October 3 friendly against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
- This fixture marks Brazil's first senior men's international appearance on Indian soil, offering Khalid Jamil's Indian side an opportunity to test itself against one of international football's most successful teams.
- Led by stars Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, the squad includes Bruno Guimaraes, who recently moved to Arsenal, and three Ballon d'Or nominees, though Ancelotti excluded Neymar.
- Tickets for the October 3 match are in high demand; a second batch is 'live now' starting from ₹5,000, while premium seats marketed as 'VVIP' begin from ₹25,000.
- Brazil will face Australia on September 25 and 29 before traveling to Kolkata, though players may withdraw if they pick up injuries with their club teams.
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Vinicius Jr, Raphinha headline Brazil squad for India, Australia friendlies
Brazil name a star-studded squad with Vinicius Jr, Raphinha and rising talents for friendlies vs India and Australia, as Ancelotti begins a new post-World Cup cycle.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti began his total renewal of the Brazilian team by announcing on Wednesday a call with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.
The head coach of the Brazilian football team, Carlo Ancelotti, announced the list of players for the friendly matches against Australia and India.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti began his total renewal of Brazil's national team by announcing on Wednesday a call with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.
Brazil announces star-studded squad for India clash; Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Endrick included
Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-member Brazil squad, including Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, for the international window that concludes with a friendly against India in Kolkata on October 3.
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