Five-time world champions Brazil touched down in Kolkata amid tight security on Wednesday evening, with police keeping fans away from the airport and the roads leading to their hotel as the Selecao began their stay ahead of Saturday’s high-profile friendly against India. Two pilot cars led the convoy as it headed to the team hotel on the EM Bypass near Science City, while six private cars carried some of the other officials. The Brazilian contingent landed around 8:45 pm and was whisked out through the VIP gate in two buses painted in the country’s trademark yellow and green.
We will use only Bhetki fish for them. “They have a 30-minute window to prepare and consume the food. The India-Brazil match is part of the Blue Tigers’ series of fixtures against World Cup teams, which began with the September 25 game against Panama in Bengaluru. The stadium, which hosted matches during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, will now stage Brazil’s and Uruguay’s matches against India.
The rest of the meat products, mainly turkey, chicken and lamb, are all imported,” a hotel official said.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti and a player will attend the pre-match press conference at the team hotel on Friday morning. Security was also heavily tightened around the team hotel, with people not connected to the Brazilian contingent kept away from the premises. Meat, cheese and even water for the team have been brought in as part of the arrangements. The hotel has also made provisions to meet the team’s specific dietary requirements for food preparation and storage.
Brazil will train at the Salt Lake Stadium from 4 pm.
