AIFF Chief: Salt Lake Messi Fiasco a 'Loss for Bengal & India'

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News18•14-12-2025, 23:55
AIFF Chief: Salt Lake Messi Fiasco a 'Loss for Bengal & India'
- •AIFF Chief Kalyan Chaubey expressed dismay over chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour opener in Kolkata.
- •Mismanagement, obstructed views, and security breaches forced Messi to stop his lap of honour midway, leading to fan frustration.
- •Chaubey warned the debacle could damage India's image and hinder future international sporting bids for decades.
- •Subsequent tour legs in Hyderabad and Mumbai were successful, featuring Messi playing, meeting dignitaries, and sharing the stage with Sachin Tendulkar.
Why It Matters: Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event jeopardizes India's future international sports bids.
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