Messi team writes to Bidhannagar Police; blames Aroop Biswas for fiasco
Lionel Messi's management team has formally complained to Bidhannagar Police regarding a 2025 event in Kolkata, blaming former Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for security breaches and unauthorized conduct. The complaint suggests that the organizer, Satadru Dutta, was not responsible for the chaos that occurred during the visit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of high-profile international sports figures and local political interference in event management.
Lionel Messi’s team has written to the Bidhannagar Police and said that the event in Kolkata last year was disrupted when former Sports Minister Aroop Biswas entered the venue along with unauthorised personnel and unaccredited cameras in restricted areas.
The article presents the claims of the Messi team while acknowledging the ongoing investigation and the perspective of the organizer.
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