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

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Moneycontrol•19-12-2025, 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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