India to Field Separate Squads for Brazil Friendly and FIFA ASEAN Cup Matches
India's national football team faces a scheduling challenge with two concurrent commitments: a high-profile friendly against Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata and participation in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup from September 24 to October 3. The All India Football Federation plans to field separate squads for these events. While the Brazil match offers glamour and nostalgic appeal, experts and former coaches emphasize the competitive value of the ASEAN Cup for India's football development amid ongoing domestic organizational issues.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 8 Aug, 04:58 pm. Other outlets followed.
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