India vs Brazil a circus: Bhaichung Bhutia slams AIFF, calls friendly ‘completely illogical’

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has slammed the AIFF for spending huge money on the friendly match against Brazil when Indian football is struggling with finances.

New Delhi: Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia labelled the historic friendly between India and Brazil a “circus”. He also slammed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for ignoring the long-standing issues in Indian football while spending big money on playing a friendly with Brazil.

India played Panama, Uruguay and Brazil, all of whom featured in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a three-match friendly series at home. Bhutia admitted that watching India play Brazil can be exciting from a fan or former player’s perspective, however, he insisted AIFF should aim to implement its long-term vision in developing the game.

“From a player’s or fan’s point of view, yes, everybody would love it. As a........

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