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It will be formally inaugurated by Gilbertson Sangma - one of the most respected Assamese footballers of yesteryear - on Thursday, ahead of the first World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia. "I have been organizing screenings of football matches at my home since 1990. Though there was heartbreak for the duo in the 2002 World Cup, Mario Gotze's extra-time winner against Argentina four years earlier had left Borah elated. GUWAHATI: With the FIFA World Cup about to kick off on Thursday, the nation is in the grip of a football frenzy and the fine line between fandom and fanaticism is wearing thin. We celebrate each other's success and love the game for the unity it brings among the people..