The former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly took a tour to Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday. He was accompanying the Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee. They travelled through the stadium to gain an understanding of the entire infrastructure.
Sourav Ganguly visits Santiago Bernabeu with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
The state Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi, and a few officials of the West Bengal Government accompanied the duo. They are on an administrative trip to Spain to seek investment in Bengal.
Following the visit, CM Mamata Banerjee said,
“Bengal has in its blood football, cricket, and other sports. We have a bigger stadium, Salt Lake Stadium. Even Eden Gardens has a bigger capacity than this stadium.
We have come here to see their infrastructure and how they are doing business with football. This is a good idea. I am hopeful to use this idea in the future.”
It was an unforgettable experience for the CM, not only for a touring purpose but to discuss growth opportunities as well. Later, she even took to her social media to share the story of her visit to the great stadium. The Bengal CM wrote,
Today, I visited the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to the Real Madrid Football Club. Santiago Bernabeu stepped into history and memories of legendary moments and embodies the dreams and spirit of sports enthusiasts worldwide. West Bengal has always been committed to promoting sports, nurturing young talents, and fostering a culture of athleticism. Let the visit remind us that sports unites us all, strengthens ties, and promotes cultural exchange.”
Her statement reveals her willingness to utilise the resources for growth as she is hopeful of applying similar strategies for the growth of young talent in Bengal.
Her visit to the stadium and her elated words express her deepest willingness to upgrade the opportunities and foster growth in West Bengal.
Ganguly hasn’t penned any words yet about the visit to the iconic stadium.
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The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is one of the rich heritage of football, being associated with great names in the game’s history.
Named after the legendary footballer and Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabeu, the stadium is one of the grandest and most famous football venues.
The venue has hosted significant club and international games, some famous ones being the 1982 FIFA World Cup and the Euro Cup 1964.
It currently has a seating capacity of a whopping 83,168, the second largest in Spain.
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