A rivalry beyond the shores of UK - Screening of Manchester United - Liverpool at Kolkata

The Build - Up

As the kick-off approached, the room seemed to be lacking numbers. Chatting with the host and the organizers who were in their own zone, one could feel the nerves jangling.

Organizing a screening requires as much a team effort as any team sport. The Organizers, Host and the members are just three of the categories, but behind the scenes, it is the coordinated efforts of many that are needed for a successful screening to happen.

Liverpool fan with

scarf

[Photo Credits - Shatadroo Chakraborty]

After a rendition of the "You Never Walk Alone", it was time to settle down for the game. And once the starting line-ups started being announced, there was a real feeling of camaraderie among the supporters. The supporters chose to greet every name with a cheer, with the largest cheers reserved for the likes of Roberto Firminho and of course, the flavour of the season, Mo Salah.

In the background, one of the Manchester United supporters and owner of the venue looked on with a smile on his face. Speaking to him, Bunty Singh, the Owner made a valid point for organizing screenings stating, "It creates awareness and such screenings are a way for enjoying the game with your friends and colleagues while at the same time having a good time"