Dunga felicitated by state govt

Dunga will be back with his former teammates Roberto Carlos, Bebeto, Mario da Silva, Zinho, Juninho Paulista and Zetti among others leading Brazilian Masters against a star-studded Sports Minister Legends in an exhibition-cum-charity match here on December 8.

"We are very impressed with India. We never thought it to be so exciting. The first thing we are going to tell our people there is what all happened here," Dunga said through an interpreter here today.

"The spirit and affection of people here is like in Brazil. We are eagerly waiting to come back again for the match," the former Brazil captain and coach said.

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammadan Sporting also presented him with scarfs and mementos, while the Bengal Olympic Association and Bengal Hockey Association too felicitated the former defender.

There was also representation from AIFF with I-League CEO Sunando Dhar felicitating on behalf of the West Bengal Sports Council. MORE