India Withdraws from FIFA ASEAN Cup Over Brazil Friendly, Faces Fine
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed India's withdrawal from the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled from September 24 to October 3, due to a scheduling conflict with a friendly match against Brazil on October 3. Initially, AIFF planned to send two teams, including a B team for the ASEAN Cup, but FIFA rejected the request for a second-string squad. As a result, AIFF faces a fine estimated between 17.64 and 23.52 lakh rupees for the withdrawal.
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timesnow broke this story on 12 Aug, 07:20 am. Other outlets followed.