The authorities of the Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex) have decided to keep the gates open for the public to witness the two practices matches involving the Under-17 national teams of Brazil, England and New Zealand at their ground.
The three teams will be playing the practice games as their final tune-up for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted, here, in India from October 6 to 28, 2017.
Three-time champions Brazil is scheduled to play against New Zealand on Thursday, September 28 at 5.00pm and England is scheduled to play against New Zealand on Sunday, October 1 at 5.00pm.
Dinesh Nair, Trustee, Mumbai Football Arena said “we will not be charging an entry fee to the football enthusiast from the city as we want to give them an opportunity to watch the future stars live in action.”
“This will also help in the build up to the mega event and we at the Mumbai Football Arena are proud to play host to these practice games. The Brazilian and England teams are some of strong contenders and football fans can come and enjoy watching the games free of cost,” Nair further stated.
Brazil is also expected to play another practice game against a local clubs, either Indian Navy of Air India from Mumbai or Pune City FC on September 30, but nothing is finalised yet.