He believes playing against top-level opponents would provide valuable exposure and help Indian footballers improve. The international friendly match between India and Brazil is scheduled for October 3 in Kolkata. India will play three international friendlies against higher-ranked opposition, facing Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru before taking on five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, both in Kolkata.
As the international friendly match between India and Brazil is only a month away, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly praised Brazil’s footballing pedigree and said he hopes they visit India with a strong squad.
When you play against players who are better than you, it helps you improve and become a better footballer,” Sourav Ganguly told reporters on Thursday. India football squad for Brazil, Uruguay and Panama friendlies Ganguly on Thursday also expressed grief over the loss of life and devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal. “Football is a brilliant sport, and I really enjoy watching it. Brazil is one of the greatest footballing nations in the world, so I hope they come here with a very strong team. I hope they recover. Such natural catastrophes are not easy. It’s taken away a lot of lives, and it disrupts the entire system of a nation. So, my prayers are with all of them, and I hope they recover very soon.”
Because that’s what you need, it will give our footballers valuable exposure. The death toll from the Nepal flash floods has risen to 1,252, while around 4,216 people remain missing or out of contact, according to the latest search, rescue and relief update issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Thursday. The figures, based on details received until 12 noon, show the widespread impact of the disaster across several districts. The highest number of recovered bodies has been reported from Chitwan, with 355, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218, Nawalparasi West with 208, Nuwakot with 177 and Rasuwa with 127.
Speaking to reporters, Ganguly said, “It’s devastating.
The three matches will provide India with valuable opportunities to test themselves against World Cup opposition, with all three nations having featured at the FIFA World Cup earlier this year.
