Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly
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Moneycontrol19-12-2025, 10:36

Sourav Ganguly Sues Fan Club Head for ₹50 Cr Over "Baseless Allegations"

  • Former India captain Sourav Ganguly filed a police complaint and a Rs 50 crore defamation suit against Uttam Saha, head of a Kolkata-based 'Argentina football fan club'.
  • Ganguly alleges Saha made "objectionable" and "baseless allegations" against him, damaging his reputation and mental peace.
  • The allegations reportedly stem from the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, which faced mismanagement complaints, vandalism, and protests.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had apologized for the chaos, leading to a minister's resignation and an inquiry.
  • Investigation by Kolkata Police Cyber Cell is currently underway.

Why It Matters: Sourav Ganguly takes legal action against a fan club head for defamation following Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit.

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