Amidst skepticism and diffidence, whether Kolkata really able to host such a high profile match, Messi came and conquered. I like to use the famous idiom that has been cliched " Veni Vidi Vici". Since yesterday afternoon the arteries of Kolkata such as EM Bypass was jammed by few kilometers (according to a local news paper it is about 20 KM). Even the celebrities from other field flown to witness one of the greatest sporting moments of the country. People saw legends like Pele and Mara dona but they came long after their retirement as an international footballer. Pele still managed to play match for Cosmos but Mara dona came when he became a coach. Recently best player of world cup 2010 Diego Forlan came but didn't hit the ground as a footballer. Lots of critics, football analysts were dubious whether Messi would give is 100% or not, but he proved them wrong as he shown that the professionals always give their full 100%.
The genius seemingly unfazed and delivered some of his brilliant touch for which he became Messi, even see the passivity of the police who had the desire to approach him to click a photo rather to protect him and eventually was surrounded by the numerous fan after the game. And that's the first time when Messi really scare to see the numerous fans.
I hope this learning will be instrumental for us if we ever get an opportunity to organize another big match, Kolkatans need toundertand the magnitude of the event. They should behave such a way so as to world praise us instead of criticize.
Nevertheless world now know the passion for football in this city.
See the comments in the leading newspapers of Argentina.
http://www.canchallena.com/1402988-la-noche-inolvidable-de-lionel-messi
http://www.canchallena.com/1402763-aprobo-el-primer-examen-sabella-debuto-con-un-triunfo-sin-brillo
http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/77688/winning-start-for-argentina-coach-sabella
http://www.clarin.com/deportes/Sabella-hora-debut_0_547145490.html