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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan

Kolkata: From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands.

But on Saturday, the 77-year-old will savour a rare sporting occasion from the comfort of his hometown Kolkata, where Brazil take on his home country in their first-ever international friendly.

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