- Apr 19, 2026
PNN News Desk | Dhaka
Football fans in Dhaka are witnessing a long-awaited excitement as Argentina and Brazil’s club teams arrive in Bangladesh for the AFB Latin Bangla Super Cup. Off the field, the two teams maintain a distant relationship.
Bangladesh vs. Brazil kicks off at 7 PM today at the National Stadium. Bangladesh will face Argentina on Monday, and the main Argentina-Brazil match is on December 11.
During the press conference, players from the two teams did not interact. Brazilian players focused on themselves, while Argentinians did the same. Some Brazilians commented, “Messi is good, Neymar very good,” while debates arose over Neymar’s recent performance.
Bangladesh’s team, led by coach Imrul Hasan, will play Red-Green Future Star, featuring 19 U-17 players who competed in China and four overseas players. Kafu will participate in the final match and cultural events with popular singer James.
Fans in Dhaka eagerly await the potential clash of superstars Messi and Neymar during the three-day tournament.