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Kolkata gearing up for Brazilian superstars

Brazil Masters XI v Sports Ministers XI

Football fans in Kolkata are getting ready for another football extravaganza when a starstudded Brazil Masters XI take on a Sports Ministers XI at the Saltlake Stadium on Saturday.

The Brazilian All-Star team will be led by 1994 FIFA World Cup winning captain Carlos Dunga, while legendary striker and 2014 FIFA World Cup LOC Management Board member Bebeto, former Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos, famous former FC Barcelona defender Edmilson and former FC Middlesbrough star Juninho Paulista are just a few of the other expected prominent names on the roster.

The Sports Ministers XI will also feature a few famous former legends like Colombian keeper René ‘The Scorpion’ Higuita and Carlos Valderrama besides various Indian talents.

Football fans interested to attend the match may purchase tickets online at KyaZoonga.com [+ click here]. Tickets are available from prices ranging between Rs 200 and 499.