Popular Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly gave her side of the story after being criticised for sharing a photo with Messi at a Kolkata event. Messi's Kolkata visit turned chaotic as fans could not catch a glimpse of the footballer on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium. 

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The invitation was presented by Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), during the Delhi leg of Messi’s tour. Shah personally invited Messi to witness India take on the USA in their first World Cup fixture on February 7, 2026, at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. 

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Messi has thus far met several A-listers, including cricket stars and Bollywood celebrities, during his GOAT India Tour. 

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Hours after Messi’s planned visit to the city’s famous Salt Lake Stadium turned into a massive chaos, the Kolkata police arrested the event organiser, Dutta, on Saturday (Dec 13).

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Sports authority of Telangana chairman Shiva Sena Reddy assured fans that Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad appearance will be conducted smoothly, following the chaos reported during the Kolkata leg of the India tour. 

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Messi and Suarez will now head to Hyderabad, where they will be take part in another event organized by the Telangana government. He expected to play an exhibition match with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

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Messi and Suarez will now head for Hyderabad, where they will be take part in another event organized by the Telangana government. He expected to play an exhibition match with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. 

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Lionel Messi, who landed in Kolkata in the wee hours of Saturday for his four-city GOAT tour, was at the Salt Lake Stadium when chaos erupted from the fans.

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Chaotic scenes happenned just minutes after legendary footballer Lionel Messi arrived at the Salt Lake Stadium where he was supposed to be felicitated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the presence of former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly.

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The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club completed the installation of a towering 70-foot iron statue in admiration of the Argentine football legend at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata.

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Lionel Messi, who is considered by many to be the greatest player to play football, arrived in India for his second tour, having last played in 2011 in a friendly match. 

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After Kolkata, where Messi will play a short friendly match, he will head to Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Lionel Messi’s visit to India comes just a week after he helped Inter Miami win the MLS Cup. Messi’s last visit to India came in 2011 when he played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.