Brazil, Uruguay matches cost AIFF up to ₹85 crore, president's move to use FD blocked

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey's proposal to withdraw money from the federation's fixed deposit to cover expenses from friendly matches against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama was blocked by members. The three matches are estimated to cost up to ₹85 crore. Members said the deposit was reserved for emergencies. Former President Praful Patel has questioned Chaubey's reported promise of external funding.