India vs Uruguay: Viral Video Shows Poor Turnout For Friendly At Salt Lake Stadium In Kolkata; Fans Disappointed
A viral video shows thin crowd outside Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium despite free complimentary tickets offered by East Bengal Club and efforts by the AIFF and state government Kolkata, October 6: A video has gone viral on social media showing a low turnout of fans for the India vs Uruguay international friendly clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan which is popularly known as Salt Lake…
A video circulating on social media depicts a sparse crowd at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium before an India vs Uruguay international friendly match. Despite free complimentary tickets offered by East Bengal Club and the efforts of AIFF and the state government, the stadium appeared deserted. With only 15 minutes left before kickoff, the stadium remained largely empty.
A fan shared a video showing even more security personnel than fans in attendance. The fan expressed disappointment, stating that Kolkata, often hailed as the mecca of Indian football, had failed to rally behind the Blue Tigers. The absence of fans in large numbers has left Indian football fans disillusioned, especially as the match served as a chance for supporters to rally behind the national team ahead of crucial warm-up fixtures.
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