Chennaiyin FC practices at their new training turf

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Tamil Nadu's Sports Minister, S. Sundararaj kicks the ball, launching Chennaiyin FC's training ground at Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, Nehru Park on September 28.

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The launch was followed by an hour-long practice session. Chennaiyin FC manager Marco Materazzi oversaw the entire session.

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Chennaiyin FC's marquee player Elano Blumer (left) and Marco Materazzi monitoring the players during the preactice.

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Abhishek Das trying to win the ball from Stiven Mendoza.

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Elano Blumer (centre), Bruno Pelissari (right) and Stiven Menndoza trying to win the ball.

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Balwant Singh clicks a picture of Stiven Mendoza (right) and Fikru Teferra dancing.

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Defender Justin Stephen tries to get the ball in flight.

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Tamil Nadu's Sports Minister, S. Sundararaj kicks the ball, launching Chennaiyin FC's training ground at Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, Nehru Park on September 28.