Followers of FC Barcelona to converge in Kochi on December 21 to have fun membership’s A hundred and twenty fifth anniversary

It won’t be simply one other annual meet for the followers of the European soccer big FC Barcelona who will converge right here within the metropolis on Saturday (December 21, 2024).

For, the 12 months holds particular significance for the followers as their beloved membership celebrated its A hundred and twenty fifth anniversary on November 29. Penya Del Barça Kerala, the second followers’ affiliation to be recognised by FC Barcelona in India and the primary in South India, determined to have fun the milestone together with their day-long annual meet to be held at Renewal Centre at Kaloor on Saturday (December 21, 2024). District Police Chief (Kochi Metropolis) Putta Vimaladitya would be the chief visitor.

The occasion was initially deliberate to be held in August however was postponed within the wake of the Wayanad landslide. “At present, we’re the only real energetic fan base of the membership in India and our programme has been featured on the membership’s web site as properly. We are going to launch a particular version jersey for followers to mark the big day of the membership” mentioned Dan George, govt committee member, Penya Del Barca Kerala.

Penya Del Barca Kerala was formally recognised by FC Barcelona in 2021 and has since been organising annual occasions, together with La Fiesta Meet, which brings collectively followers and members. The organisation presently has over 300 members.

The A hundred and twenty fifth-anniversary celebration will function a day-long occasion, beginning at 9:30 a.m. After a meet-and-greet session of followers, an interplay has been scheduled with chosen sports activities journalists. This will probably be adopted by a five-a-side soccer event among the many followers on the turf DNA in Kaloor.