Bhutia: Kolkata Messi Event Chaos Disappointing, Fans Denied View

• Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia criticized the chaos at a Lionel Messi event in Kolkata.
• Thousands of fans at Salt Lake Stadium protested after failing to see Messi despite paying for tickets.
• Bhutia attributed the issue to poor organization and "unwanted VIPs" obstructing fans' view.
• He stated the incident was unfortunate for genuine fans and negatively impacted the country's image.
• Mumbai police are implementing extra precautions to prevent similar stampede-like incidents.

Why It Matters: It shows how poor event organization disappoints fans and affects a nation's image.