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Messi's Team Flags Security Lapses at Kolkata Event, Probe Intensifies
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 03:02 AM
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Lionel Messi's team has formally informed Bidhannagar Police about security concerns and overcrowding during his 'GOAT India Tour' event in Kolkata last December. The communication cites unauthorized access and disruptions that led to the football star's early departure.
Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into the mismanagement of Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour' event held in Kolkata in December 2025. Messi's representatives have officially communicated with the Bidhannagar Police, detailing significant concerns regarding security breaches and overcrowding that occurred during the football icon's appearance.
The communication reportedly highlights issues such as unauthorized access to the playing area and disruptions that compromised the event's security, ultimately leading to Messi's premature departure. These concerns were raised amidst widespread chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium, where many ticket-holding fans were unable to see the star, leading to public anger.
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has also voiced his concerns, acknowledging public disappointment and calling for accountability. The ongoing probe, which has already seen arrests and political exchanges, is expected to be significantly influenced by the input from Messi's team, potentially shaping the future direction of the investigation.
The communication reportedly highlights issues such as unauthorized access to the playing area and disruptions that compromised the event's security, ultimately leading to Messi's premature departure. These concerns were raised amidst widespread chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium, where many ticket-holding fans were unable to see the star, leading to public anger.
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has also voiced his concerns, acknowledging public disappointment and calling for accountability. The ongoing probe, which has already seen arrests and political exchanges, is expected to be significantly influenced by the input from Messi's team, potentially shaping the future direction of the investigation.