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

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News18•13-12-2025, 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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