Lionel Messi with compatriot footballer Rodrigo De Paul, back center, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, front second left, organiser Satadru Datta, right (Picture credit: PTI)
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News1813-12-2025, 20:38

Messi's team denied Ganguly's plea to stay amid security fears; organiser arrested

  • Sourav Ganguly and organiser Satadru Dutta asked Lionel Messi to stay longer at Salt Lake Stadium.
  • Messi's team denied the request, citing an impending security breach at the GOAT Tour event.
  • Fans grew furious due to blocked views, leading to unrest and bottles being thrown in the gallery.
  • Messi, accompanied by Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suárez, left the stadium despite requests.
  • Organiser Satadru Dutta was arrested at Kolkata airport following the incident.

Why It Matters: It underscores risks of poor security and event management at celebrity appearances.

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