The match, staged as a showcase of former football greats, saw a packed stadium buzzing with fans draped in blue Indian shirts and yellow Brazil jerseys, while hawkers sold replica kits, plastic horns and face‑paint in the colours of the two nations.
Brazil’s attacking trio stole the show, with Fernandinho completing an old‑fashioned hat‑trick to claim three of the four goals. The fourth came from 2005 Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho, who calmly slotted a penalty in the latter stages of the game.
India’s All Stars fought back, with C.K. Vineeth netting twice – first to give the home side a 1‑0 lead and later to keep the contest tight – before Ashim Biswas added a late goal that brought the score to 4‑3, but it was not enough to overturn Brazil’s lead.
The fixture featured a rare gathering of former Ballon d’Or and World Cup winners, including Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, offering Indian supporters a glimpse of football’s golden era while promoting the sport’s growth in the country.