How Kolkata is gearing up for India vs Brazil after Lionel Messi fiasco

India host Brazil at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium in a high-profile football friendly on Saturday. Preparations are tight, but ticket sales lag due to high prices and seemingly limited star power. India, ranked 138th, will view the match as a rare chance to compete against world-class opposition. Despite criticism over priorities, the event is historic for Indian football and fans.

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