Kolkata, Oct. 2 -- Brazil defender and captain Marquinhos welcomed the opportunity to play against India in a friendly, speaking about the warm reception from football-loving fans in Kolkata and their passion for the sport. Brazil head coach and multiple-time UEFA Champions League winner Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, described the match as another "test" for his team to demonstrate its quality.

History will be made as India takes on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a high-profile friendly at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

Speaking ahead of the match, as per the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)'s official website, Marquinhos said he was happy to be in India and praised the welcome received by the team.

"I am ve...