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'Unwanted VIPs': Indian legend Bhutia on Messi's Kolkata event fiasco

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized VIP culture at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, where genuine fans were denied access. The GOAT Tour's Kolkata leg saw fans express anger through vandalism after expensive tickets failed to guarantee a proper viewing of the star, leading to an organizer's arrest and a government investigation.

13 Dec 2025 9:05 pm