What fans braved for a glimpse of Lionel Messi: Moving on crutches, taking 6 am train after completing night shift & travelling 36 hours
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It's hardly a surprise that many die-hard fans travelled long distances, sacrificed sleep, endured pain, and often paid a price normally beyond their means to watch their idol Lionel Messi in the flesh. The Indian Express talked to a few of them to know what the experience meant for them.