This Elderly Bengali Couple Have Been Attending FIFA World Cups Since 1982. This Is Their Story

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This Elderly Bengali Couple Have Been Attending FIFA World Cups Since 1982. This Is Their Story


When a Bengali gives up his daily dose of fish, you know he means business. Pannalal Chatterjee and his wife Chaitali are leaving no stone unturned in preparation for their trip to the Brazil World Cup and this includes giving up on "Maach"!



Seeing their passion, an organization called Club Seven is sponsoring their air fare. FIFA is providing them free accommodation in Brazil while Leather Sports Management is sponsoring their tickets for the quarterfinal. But the trip will still amount to Rs 5 lakhs for the couple.

“On our previous tours, we did share a plate of food to cut down on expenses. This time, if we cannot arrange enough funds, we will carry muri, chire and other foodstuff. But come what may, we have to be there at the Mecca of football. Who knows if we’ll even live till the next World Cup,” Pannalal added.

Their trips have been memorable and the couple even had photos with legends like Maradona and Pele. For all their arguments, they are decided on one thing: Both will cheer for Brazil this summer.

Their passion and sacrifices should be an inspiration to everyone. Because at the end of the day, it all boils down to this… How badly do you want something in life?

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