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Bhutia criticises chaos in Messi's Kolkata event: 'Sports should get priority'

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has criticized the chaotic public event for Lionel Messi in Kolkata, emphasizing that sports should always take priority over politics and unnecessary formalities. He highlighted that fans attend to watch the sport and players, not lengthy speeches or VIP arrivals, and hopes the incident serves as a lesson for future event organizers.

21 Dec 2025 6:40 pm