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Coach Shabbir Ali Says India Can Build Confidence from Brazil, Uruguay Games
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:34 AM
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India's football coach Shabbir Ali believes the national side can draw confidence by observing Brazil and Uruguay's performances.
Coach Shabbir Ali, speaking to Telangana Today, highlighted that India’s football team can gain valuable confidence by studying the recent matches of Brazil and Uruguay. He noted that both South American sides have displayed high technical standards and tactical discipline, qualities that Indian players can emulate.
Ali emphasized that while India is still developing its own style, exposure to world‑class opponents offers a benchmark for improvement. He urged the squad to absorb lessons on ball control, pressing, and attacking transitions observed in the Brazil‑Uruguay fixtures.
The coach’s remarks come as India prepares for upcoming international engagements, aiming to translate the insights gained into better performances on the field.
Ali emphasized that while India is still developing its own style, exposure to world‑class opponents offers a benchmark for improvement. He urged the squad to absorb lessons on ball control, pressing, and attacking transitions observed in the Brazil‑Uruguay fixtures.
The coach’s remarks come as India prepares for upcoming international engagements, aiming to translate the insights gained into better performances on the field.