NEW DELHI: Indian football great Bhaichung Bhutia has questioned the All India Football Federation's decision to withdraw from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup to play a friendly against Brazil, saying the reported Rs 50-70 crore cost of the match is difficult to justify while Indian clubs are facing financial problems.

Decision taken to prepare for the friendly against Brazil on October 3, says AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey | Football News

AIFF opts out of FIFA ASEAN Cup as India focus on a rare Brazil friendly in Kolkata, targeting higher-ranked opponents to boost national team growth.