The Uruguay football team has been exploring Kolkata ahead of its international friendly against India on October 6.The two-time FIFA World Cup champions visited some of the city’s famous landmarks and even tried their hand at cricket at the iconic Eden Gardens.The players enjoyed a relaxed cricket session at the famous stadium, which also has a connection with Uruguay’s football history.The team had played at Eden Gardens during the inaugural Nehru Cup in 1982 and went on to win the tournament.More than four decades later, Uruguay is back in Kolkata, this time for a football friendly against India.This time, the squad visited the famous cricket stadium and tried their hand at cricket. The likes of Lucas Torreira and Ronald Araújo were seen picking up bats and balls as they got a taste of the game.Their official social media account posted a clip showing the players sightseeing and enjoying their time in the Indian city.Watch:The squad also visited the Victoria Memorial and St Paul’s Cathedral.
India clash next for Uruguay
Uruguay will now focus on its October 6 match against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.The South American side is ranked 20th in the FIFA rankings and is coached by former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlán.Forlán also has a connection with Indian football, having played for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League in 2016.The match will be India’s second major fixture in Kolkata within three days. The Blue Tigers previously faced Brazil on October 3 and suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat.
