Brazil Legends beat India Legends 4-3 in Kerala
Brazil Legends edged India All Stars 4-3 in a thrilling seven-goal exhibition match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, on Wednesday. Fernandinho scored a standout hat-trick for the Brazilian side, C.K. Vineeth starred for the Indian side with a brilliant brace. The star-studded contest featured several footballing greats, including Brazilian icon Ronaldinho and India legend…
In a highly contested exhibition match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, the Brazil Legends defeated the India All Stars 4-3. Fernandinho scored a hat-trick for the Brazilian team, while C.K. Vineeth scored twice for the Indians. The riveting game saw participation from football legends such as Ronaldinho, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Bhaichung Bhutia.
Vineeth's brace was crucial in the Indian victory, but Brazil Legends prevailed. This was the second meeting between the two sides; they won the first encounter in Chennai last year. The Brazilian squad boasts two Ballon d'Or winners, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, alongside World Cup winners Edmilson, Paulo Sergio, Jorginho, and Viola.
The Indian team features several Kerala football icons like I M Vijayan, Jo Paul Ancheri, Vineeth, N P Pradeep, M Suresh, and K T Chacko. The match marked Ronaldinho's return to Kerala after a decade-long absence. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star last visited the state in 2016 for the Sait Nagjee International Football Tournament.
Ronaldinho's return to Kerala adds significance to the Brazilian Legends' win over the India All Stars.
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