'What more you can ask': Bhubaneswar in awe of Arsene Wenger

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India are taking on Qatar in a crucial World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match on Tuesday (November 21) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Ahead of the match, FIFA chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger graced the crowd with his presence at the stadium. The legendary manager was cheered by the fans at the stadium and they were ecstatic to have a glimpse of him.

Fans cheered 'One Arsene Wenger' with affection and the Frenchman returned them with his smile. Odisha Chief Minister Honourable Naveen Patnaik, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey were also present at the stadium.

MyKhel had the opportunity to talk with some fans there and they expressed their joy in watching Arsene Wenger.

"I am a Chelsea fan. But seeing Arsene Wenger in India is something. I didn't expect that. I always wanted to see football in Europe. But seeing Arsene Wenger in front of me, even as Chelsea fan, was an amazing thing," a fan present at the stadium said.

Another fan, who originally is from Kolkata, is an Arsenal supporter and he was in awe after seeing his idol in front of his eyes.

"What more you can ask as an Indin football and Arsenal fan. Seeing the mastermind who made the Invincibles and some great players like Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira was a dream moment for me," the supporter said.

Arsene Wenger has come to India on Monday as a part of FIFA's chief of global football development. The legendary manager Indian Football has huge potential and he also inaugurated the FIFA-AIFF joint academy in Bhubaneswar.