Brazil Bring Private Security Team for India Friendly in Kolkata
Brazil’s eight-person private security unit has arrived in Kolkata ahead of Saturday’s friendly against India at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3.
What we know
- The specialist group, including security experts and former military personnel, is working with local police to protect Brazil’s players and delegation.
- Captain Marquinhos travelled with Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes as Carlo Ancelotti’s squad landed on Thursday.
- Brazil’s hotel floors are under continuous guard, while fencing has been strengthened around the team’s closed training area.
- Officials have introduced additional measures after disorder during Lionel Messi’s December appearance at the same stadium, when spectators damaged seats after VIP groups blocked views.
- India are ranked 138th and go into the match after a 1-1 draw with Panama at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Brazil sit fifth in the world rankings.
Next step: final security checks before kick-off
Brazil will complete their preparations under the enhanced protection plan before facing India in Kolkata. The match gives Ancelotti a chance to assess attacking partnerships after successive friendlies against Australia, while the hosts face a major defensive test against a far stronger opponent.
