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Kahn and Bayern Munich in India


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German football team in Calcutta _44691091_kahn_ap466.jpg The German football team Bayern Munich will become one of the first major European clubs to play in India when they play in Calcutta in a few hours. Organisers say 120,000 spectators will watch them take on local side Mohan Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium. Their visit comes at a time when the sport is becoming increasingly popular in a country which is cricket crazy. The friendly will also be the farewell game for German football legend Oliver Kahn, who retires after 22 years. Cricket boring? Bayern Munich arrived at the Calcutta Cricket and Football club to pass on some tips to some promising youngsters. The visit of the German Champions comes at a time when more and more Indian youngsters - particularly from the middle classes - are watching and playing the beautiful game. ........
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