Smooth end to Messi India tour
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Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT India Tour ended in chaos as frustrated fans rioted at Salt Lake Stadium after his brief appearance. Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly were announced for the event,
According to Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, based on CCTV footages of Yuva Bharati Krirangan or Saltlake stadium, south Bidhannagar police had arrested Gaurav Basu and Shubhrapratim Dey from Nagerbazar area in Kolkata for the vandalism inside the stadium on December 13.
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Dutta first came into the spotlight in 2012 when he organised a match between Brazil Masters and Indian Masters at Salt Lake Stadium. Just before the match began, a senior goalkeeper from Colombia allegedly refused to play after not receiving full payment.
Leo comes to Delhi today after visiting fan events in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The Argentine legend is scheduled to meet PM Modi on the final day of his India tour.
The electrifying atmosphere at Salt Lake Stadium turned sour during Messi's visit, when eager fans found themselves unable to catch a glimpse of their idol. A misguided attempt by a VIP to secure an autograph sparked concerns for safety,