KOLKATA: Kolkata - the soccer mad hub of cricket crazy India - is gearing up to receive superstar footballer Lionel Messi for Argentina's FIFA official friendly against Venezuela on September 2. Ticket sales are picking up momentum, with soccer buffs from other parts of the country and even abroad lapping up most of them.
Messi mania draws sports lovers, Bollywood stars, tycoons - Times of India
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Already star actor Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Basu have publicly announced they would come to watch "Messidona" - the name given to the FC Barcelona striker by the Spanish media for the playing style similar to Maradona - in action at the Salt Lake Stadium.Find blog for Nokia phone reviews
Salman Khan is also expected to be there though the promoters would not confirm. "So far, eight corporate boxes have been sold to the UB Group, film stars and other celebrities. Each of the boxes costs Rs.7.5 lakh," event promoters Celebrity Management Group executive director Bhaswar Goswami said.Find reviews on Nokia phones blog
Messi mania draws sports lovers, Bollywood stars, tycoons - Times of India
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