What was expected to be an eventful day turned into mayhem when Messi decided to leave the stadium early due to alleged mismanagement.

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will look after the sports department until the investigation concludes, sources said.

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Yet, on December 13, 2025, the opening day of Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 at the same venue descended into what can only be described as an administrative fiasco. Promoted as a grand tribute ...

The West Bengal government had initiated major administrative action following the mismanagement of the event.

The state government also suspended Bidhannagar Deputy Police Commissioner Aneesh Sarkar, a statement from Chief Secretary Manoj Pant’s office said.