Messi's India Tour: BJP, Congress Clash Over VIP Access, Fan Exclusion

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News18•13-12-2025, 22:52
Messi's India Tour: BJP, Congress Clash Over VIP Access, Fan Exclusion
- •Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 has become a political controversy after his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad.
- •BJP criticized the event as a "VIP photoshoot," alleging that common fans were neglected while politicians took photos, a pattern also seen in Kolkata.
- •Congress defended Rahul Gandhi's meeting as a normal courtesy, stating Messi's visit is a moment of pride for Indian sports.
- •The first leg of Messi's tour in Kolkata faced issues with crowd management, high ticket prices, and VVIP culture, leading to fan disappointment.
- •Messi's next stop is Mumbai, where strict security measures are being implemented.
Why It Matters: Messi's India tour sparks political row over VIP access, overshadowing fan experience.
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