Vinicius Jr, Raphinha headline Brazil’s star-studded squad for historic India clash

NEW DELHI: (Sep 10) Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, Barcelona winger Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain veteran Marquinhos headline Brazil’s 26-member squad for their historic first-ever meeting with India on October 3.

The Selecao will face India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata at 7.30 pm local time, in what will be a landmark fixture for Indian football.

The match is scheduled after Brazil’s two-game Australia tour, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side facing the hosts in Townsville on September 25 and Brisbane on September 29.