Sat Dec 13 04:46:45 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:

Governor Demands Answers on Exclusive Messi Event as Kolkata Fans Miss Out

KOLKATA, Dec. 13, 2025 – West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is demanding a detailed report from the state government regarding arrangements for Lionel Messi’s “G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025” event in Kolkata. The Governor’s intervention follows complaints from football fans who were unable to attend due to exorbitant ticket prices. He is questioning the role of the state and the profit made at the expense of the common fans. Messi’s visit includes a tribute program at Salt Lake Stadium, featuring a music dance performance, an exhibition match, team interactions, felicitation of Santosh Trophy side, and a Master Class with Messi for kids. Messi arrived in Kolkata, alongside Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, with a Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday morning.

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