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'Passion for football runs through my veins': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee receives signed jersey from Lionel Messi

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 19 March 2025
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee received a jersey signed by football legend Lionel Messi. Celebrating the gift, she highlighted Bengal's deep-rooted passion for football and mentioned previous visits by global football icons, including Ronaldinho. Additionally, an agreement to establish a football academy in West Bengal was mentioned.
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Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:16Published

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