Dhaka, 30 April: The dream of watching illustrious Lionel Messi and his other teammates Carlos Tevez and Angelo Di Maria playing in Dhaka will be realized at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on September 6.
Bangladesh Football Federation with a view to uplift the countries image and creating the trail to make Bangladesh an FIFA recognized international venue signed an agreement with Beximco and Celebrity Management Group to bring the Argentine and Nigerian team in Dhaka. As per the deal Argentina and Nigeria will play an exhibition match on September 6 and both the teams will be studded with almost all their stars. The deal was signed in a press briefing at the BFF House on Saturday.
Kazi Salahuddin, the president of BFF ensured that Messi will be part of the Argentine touring party. “Our contract ensures the presence of Lionel Messi and I have received positive response from the Argentine Football Association” said Salahuddin.
The BFF president was upbeat with the development. “It is great moment for Bangladesh football, I think it will inspire the next generation footballers and as well as it will enhance the image of the country” said Salahuddin.
Both the teams are scheduled to arrive on September 3 and the fancied Argentine team will have two practice sessions at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Shayan F. Rahman, the director Beximco relished the moment. “It is a great occasion for Bangladesh football and as well as Beximco, I hope it will be the stepping stone towards developing the game in the country” said the Beximco director.
BFF senior vice president Abdus Salam Murshedi, vice presidents Monjur Hossain Malu, Kazi Nabil, Celebrity Management Group executive director Bhaswar Goswami, CEO Dharmadutt Pandey and other BFF officials were also present on the occasion.< Prev | Next > |
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