Brazil Won't Replace Injured Raphinha After Win in Australia
Raphinha scored a penalty before leaving at halftime with a right-thigh muscle issue that will keep him out of Brazil’s next friendly.
- On Tuesday, Brazil forward Raphinha suffered a small muscle oedema in his right thigh during the 4-2 victory over Australia in Brisbane, ruling him out of Saturday's match against India.
- Prior to that, Brazil drew 1-1 with Australia in Townsville last Friday before overturning a deficit in Brisbane on Tuesday with second-half goals from Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior.
- Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is using these friendlies to rebuild the national team following their World Cup exit, prioritizing youth and experience for the next four-year cycle.
- The squad arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday amid tight security measures, with officials coordinating specific dietary requirements including imported meat for the team's stay.
- Saturday's match at Salt Lake Stadium represents a historic first meeting between the sides, as Captain Marquinhos noted that India holds "the biggest support and fanbase" for the team outside Brazil.
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Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India - The Tribune
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men's national team in football. India will host the Selecão at the Salt Lake Stadium in one of the biggest matches in Indian football history.
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Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men's national team in football. India will host the Selecão at the Salt Lake Stadium in one of the biggest matches in Indian football history.
Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the blockbuster FIFA friendly against India, which will be played on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He has suffered a minor thigh injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday and since then, the player has been released by Brazil and has returned to Barcelona. Notably, Raphinha started the match and converted a penalty in the first half but was su…
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