Former India captain Shabbir Ali believes upcoming matches against Brazil and Uruguay will provide Indian footballers with valuable exposure and confidence. Recalling his own encounters with Argentina and Uruguay, he said regular competition against top sides can help India grow
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured full government support for India's historic international football match against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. Chaubey said the fixture would provide valuable exposure and help raise Indian football's standards
Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international football after 16 years. Speaking after Santos' Copa Sudamericana win, the 34-year-old confirmed he is stepping away from the national team to focus entirely on club football
