For Kolkata’s football fans, Brazil was love before first sight
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Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India08:55first to report
- Channel News Asia11:43
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India16:18
In many ways, it was a historic occasion. Brazil hadn't faced a team as lower ranked than India in 28 years. India hadn't gone up against a team as higher ranked as Brazil since rankings were introduced in August 1993. It helps significantly that Kolkata raves over Brazil (and Argentina).
- Channel News Asia16:18
Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- theshillongtimes.com03:09
- Times of India03:37
Uruguay’s football team explored Kolkata ahead of its October 6 friendly against India. The two-time World Cup champions visited Victoria Memorial and St Paul’s Cathedral and also tried cricket at Eden Gardens. The venue holds historical significance, as Uruguay won the 1982 Nehru Cup there. The squad, coached by Diego Forlán, will now prepare for the India clash.
- Times of India12:37
In a bid to boost attendance at the upcoming friendly match between India and Uruguay, ticket prices have plummeted from Rs 1,999 to just Rs 199 for select seats. This move follows a lackluster turnout during the Brazil match, which left many seats empty. Furthermore, organisers will distribute around 22,000 complimentary tickets to spectators from a recent event, aiming for a more festive atmosphere at this crucial clash in Kolkata.
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India17:03
India ended their three-match home friendly window with a 1-6 defeat to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa's goal briefly gave the home faithfuls something to celebrate. But in a game of two halves, Uruguay found their scoring shoes with Darwin Nunez, Maxi Araujo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre hitting the back of the net.
- Times of India17:54
India’s 6–1 defeat to Uruguay was painful, but Anirudh Thapa provided a rare moment of history by ending the country’s 44-year wait for a goal against La Celeste. His rebound made him only the second Indian scorer against Uruguay, joining Manas Bhattacharya, who struck in 1982. For Thapa, the landmark goal also marked his first international strike since 2023.