Maradona mania in crazy Kolkatans

As Kolkata gears up for Diego Maradona’s visit on Saturday, the state administration has planned a four-tier security ring around the Argentine football legend and his entourage during their stay here.

The Argentine superstar will arrive in the city early on Saturday and will fly out on Monday morning. In between, he has a busy schedule that includes a grand felicitation at the Salt Lake Stadium and a visit to the Mohun Bagan ground.

On Sunday, Maradona will join the list of illustrious achievers who have paid a visit to the Missionaries of Charity.
Therafter, the great footballer is scheduled to drive down to the residence to of former chief minister Jyoti Basu to meet the 94-year-old stalwart of India’s leftist movement.

A clinic for youngsters at the Mohun Bagan ground will allow the aspirants to interact with the fopotball superstar, who will sign off with an auction at the hotel in the evening.

6th December 2008

1am : Maradona reaches city by Lufthansa flight. From airport, he heads to ITC Sonar
10am : He leaves for Maheshtala
11am : Laying of foundation stone at Indian Football School
1pm : Press meet at hotel
3:30pm : Leaves for Salt Lake Stadium for the felicitation
7pm : Returns to hotel

7th December 2008

10am : Leaves for Missionaries of Charity
11am : Starts for Jyoti Basu’s residence
1pm : Returns to hotel
3pm : Leaves for Mohun Bagan tent for youth football clinic
8pm : Dinner & auction at hotel

8th December 2008

1am : Leaves for airport