# Bengal government assures full support for Brazil-India friendly

2026-08-07T10:40:52+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised full government backing for the October 3 friendly between India and Brazil at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said. The assurance comes after crowd management worries following chaotic scenes during Lionel Messi's visit last December. Brazil, ranked fifth in the world, will be the highest-ranked opponent India has ever faced since FIFA rankings began. The Brazilian football confederation confirmed the fixture, calling it an unprecedented chapter. India, ranked 138th, has struggled to arrange matches against top sides, Chaubey said.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/07/india-vs-brazil-match-west-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-assures-aiff-of-full-support-says-kalyan-chaubey>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/brazil-vs-india-football-friendly-kolkata-october-3-salt-lake-stadium/article71287445.ece>

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