Bangladeshi football will not change just by playing with Brazil, says Aminul


Published: 12:42 26 August 2026
A new discussion has started about Bangladeshi football around the possible match of the Brazilian national football team. However, playing only against the world's best team like Brazil will not bring about major changes in the country's football, said former national footballer and analyst Aminul Haque.
While discussions are going on in the country's sports arena about organizing a match with Brazil, he brought up the need for long-term development of Bangladeshi football.
Discussions about the match with Brazil
There has recently been a lot of interest in the possible match of the Brazilian football team in Bangladesh. If Bangladesh matches five-time world champions Brazil, it will be a big attraction for the country's football fans.
However, Aminul Haque does not agree with the idea that organizing such a match will bring about the desired change in Bangladeshi football.
According to him, long-term planning, infrastructure development and regular activities are needed for the development of football in the country.
Playing with Brazil alone will not bring about change
According to Aminul, the opportunity to play against a strong team like Brazil can undoubtedly be a great opportunity for Bangladeshi footballers to gain experience. However, the overall development of the country's football cannot be achieved by focusing on one match.
To take Bangladeshi football forward, emphasis must be placed on developing players from the grassroots level, regular competition and modern training.
Need for long-term development
There is no alternative to a long-term plan to bring about permanent change in the country's football. Talented young players must be identified and given regular training and international-standard preparation opportunities.
At the same time, it is necessary to further strengthen the activities of football infrastructure and age-based teams. Those concerned believe that sustainable development in the country's football is possible if these initiatives are implemented consistently.
Interest in Brazil matches is growing
Brazil's popularity in Bangladesh has been long-standing. A large number of Bangladeshi football fans support Brazil in various international football events, including the World Cup.
For this reason, there has been widespread discussion in the sports arena about the possibility of organizing a match of the Brazilian national team in Bangladesh. Football fans are also showing interest in the issue on social media.
Big challenge ahead for Bangladesh football
To make Bangladesh football more competitive at the international level, emphasis must be placed on developing the players' skills in addition to regular international matches.
Playing against the world's top teams can increase the players' experience. However, to reap the benefits of this, that experience must be combined with regular training and development activities.
How useful will the match against Brazil be?
Bangladeshi players will be able to gain high-quality football experience if they play against a strong team like Brazil. The match can also generate great enthusiasm among football fans.
However, the main point of Aminul's speech is that regular and planned development activities are more important for the country's football than a big match.
What is needed in Bangladeshi football?
Several things are important for the long-term development of Bangladeshi football. These include—
Finding talented players at the grassroots level
Strengthening age-based football activities
Increasing opportunities for modern training
Creating advanced football infrastructure
Organizing regular international matches
Ensuring long-term preparation of players
With continuous development in these areas, Bangladeshi football can move to a better position at the international level.
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