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Satadru Dutta, the arrested organiser, disclosed Lionel Messi received ₹89 crore for the India visit. The total tour cost was ₹100 crore, with chaos erupting at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
Organiser Satadru Dutta claims Rs 100 crore spent on Messi's Kolkata event, with Rs 89 crore paid to the star. Police seize Rs 22 crore, suspect black money use. Read the full investigation details.
Satadru Dutta, prime accused in Salt Lake Stadium chaos, claims 'influential people' forced him to triple access cards. Police seize Rs 22 crore, probe black money angle. Details inside.
Arrested organiser Satadru Dutta reveals Lionel Messi was unhappy with being touched at Kolkata event. Details of Rs 100 crore expenditure, security lapses, and political interference emerge from SIT probe. Read the full investigation.
Satadru Dutta, the arrested organiser of Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, told SIT the star disliked being touched. The event cost Rs 100 crore, saw major security breaches, and led to a minister's resignation. Details inside.
SIT probe reveals Lionel Messi was unhappy with crowd touching him at Kolkata event. Main organiser arrested. Get the full story on the investigation and fallout.
SIT probe reveals Lionel Messi was unhappy with being touched at Kolkata event. Main organiser arrested for alleged fraud. Get the full details of the investigation here.
Lionel Messi's Kolkata event descended into chaos as the organiser reveals the star's discomfort with being touched. Details emerge of a ₹89 crore fee, a minister's resignation, and a major security breach. Get the full investigation report.
Lionel Messi's Kolkata tour turned into a nightmare for fans. A deep dive into the chaos, broken promises, and the VIP culture that ruined a historic moment for the city's football lovers. Read more.
Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour saw crores spent & stadiums packed, while Indian football's ISL & I-League struggle for sponsors. Sandesh Jhingan's poignant question: Do we love the sport enough to support our own?
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav met football legend Lionel Messi during his GOAT India Tour 2025 in Delhi. Messi signed jerseys, cricket balls, and met other Indian sports stars. Read the full story.
Singer Rahul Vaidya's social media takeaway from Messi's India tour, urging Indians to own their language, backfires as netizens point out his English post. Read the full story.
Sunil Gavaskar shifts blame to Lionel Messi for the Kolkata GOAT Tour chaos, stating the star failed his fans. Read his full take on the controversy.
SIT investigation reveals the Lionel Messi event vandalism in Kolkata began from the lower tiers of Salt Lake stadium's AD block. Organisers questioned, CCTV footage seized.
Three years ago, on December 18, Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory vs France in Qatar. Relive the epic final that cemented his GOAT status. Read the full story.
Relive the 10 moments that broke the internet in 2025! From Akshaye Khanna's iconic dance and RCB's historic win to Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala debut and Lionel Messi's India tour. Click to see the full list!
Lionel Messi wrapped up his India tour with a cultural visit to Anant Ambani's Vantara animal rescue centre in Jamnagar. The Argentine star participated in traditional rituals and a night safari. Read more.
17-year-old Vedang Sharma missed Messi in Kolkata but flew to Hyderabad, ended up playing in an exhibition match and exchanging passes with his idol. A story of unwavering fandom.
Lionel Messi's Instagram recap of his India tour gives Kolkata just 4 seconds, omitting Salt Lake stadium footage. Fans react as the video focuses on Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai. Read more.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul experienced Indian rituals at Vantara in Jamnagar. Watch the viral video of Messi chanting 'Jai Mata Di'. A unique blend of sports, spirituality, and conservation.
Lionel Messi concluded his 'amazing' India tour, visiting Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife centre. The star expressed hope for a bright future for football in India before returning to Miami.
Lionel Messi concludes his GOAT India Tour 2025 with a touching video, thanking fans in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata & Jamnagar. He expresses hope for Indian football's bright future. Watch the journey!
Lionel Messi shares a heartfelt video from his India tour on Instagram, thanking fans. The montage features a cute moment with Kareena Kapoor Khan's son, Jeh. Read his special message!
Lionel Messi's official Instagram recap of his GOAT India Tour 2025 features Kareena Kapoor Khan as the sole Bollywood star, sparking fan reactions. Details on his Vantara visit included.
Lionel Messi expresses gratitude for the warm welcome in India during his GOAT Tour. The football icon shares his hopes for a bright future for the sport in the country. Read his full message.
Four officials from Lionel Messi's India tour organising firm appeared before Bidhannagar Police. Investigation focuses on roles, access control, and stadium vandalism. Read the latest updates.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns after public outrage over his family's access to Lionel Messi during the Kolkata event. CM Mamata Banerjee accepts, orders impartial inquiry.