Valverde, Nunez, Araujo headline Uruguay’s squad for India match in Kolkata

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde headlines a star-studded Uruguay squad named for next month’s international friendly against India. The two-time world champions are set to travel to Kolkata for the highly anticipated encounter.

New Delhi: Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde will lead a strong Uruguay squad for next month’s international friendly match against India. The two-time world champions have opted for a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talents for the Kolkata clash, which is set to be Diego Forlan’s first game as Uruguay head coach.

India will take on Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 6. The Blue Tigers will first square off against Panama on September 25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before taking on five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on October........

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