Bhutia Slams 'VIP Culture' After Messi's Chaotic Kolkata Event

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News18•21-12-2025, 18:02
Bhutia Slams 'VIP Culture' After Messi's Chaotic Kolkata Event
- •Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized the "VIP culture" at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event.
- •He emphasized that sports events must prioritize the sport and fans over political speeches and bureaucratic delays.
- •The Kolkata event saw chaos, poor crowd management, and VIPs crowding Messi, frustrating fans.
- •Fans' frustration led to vandalism, causing Messi to leave the Salt Lake Stadium event early.
- •In contrast, Messi's events in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi were smooth and well-managed.
Why It Matters: Bhutia calls for prioritizing sports and fans over VIP culture after Messi's chaotic Kolkata event.
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