Brazil Football Confederation reportedly getting ₹40 crore for friendly against India
Dubai: India is preparing for one of their biggest international football tests in recent years when they take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata next month. India will begin the international window against Panama on September 26 at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The Blue Tigers will then face Brazil on October 3 before taking on Uruguay on October 6, with both matches…
The India football team is gearing up for a crucial international friendly against Brazil in Kolkata next month, marking a significant test for the Blue Tigers. The match, scheduled for October 3, will be the second in a series of three friendlies, following games against Panama and Uruguay. These matches are expected to incur a substantial financial burden for Brazil, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reportedly set to receive between ₹35–40 crore (Dh 15.3 million) as an appearance fee, constituting a significant portion of the estimated ₹50 crore (Dh 19.18 million) allocated for the Brazil fixture.
Uruguay, on the other hand, may be without key player Federico Valverde, who is likely to miss the match due to an ankle injury sustained during a recent Atletico Madrid game. The India football federation (AIFF) has expressed concerns over the financial arrangements for these friendlies, as the spending is projected to reach ₹80–90 crore (Dh 30.6-34.5 million) when considering travel and hospitality costs.
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