{
  "id": 11861114,
  "title": "India Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu 'Proud' Of Blue Tigers' Effort Despite 4-0 Defeat To Brazil In Kolkata",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/india-captain-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-proud-of-blue-tigers-effort",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:50:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/india-captain-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-proud-of-blue-tigers-effort-despite-4-0-defeat-to-brazil-in-kolkata"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolkata, October 4, 2026: India football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu expressed pride in his team's effort despite their 4-0 defeat to Brazil in an international friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium. Sandhu acknowledged the challenge of facing a strong opponent like Brazil, who punished India for minor mistakes. He emphasized the significance of the experience gained, stating that it was great for the Blue Tigers. India's captain highlighted their determination to play well and create attacks throughout the match. The result extended Brazil's winning streak in international friendlies, while India continued their winless run. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey described the fixture as a crucial step in India's football journey, marking the beginning of a long-term development process.",
  "summary": "Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 4: India football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said he was 'very proud of the effort' put in by his teammates and described the experience of playing against Brazil in the international friendly here as 'great' for the Blue Tigers. \"Unfortunately, when you're playing against a good opposition like this, they punish you for your small mistakes, and I…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}