Messi's Brief Appearance at Kolkata Event
Football superstar Lionel Messi was also part of an event held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Calcutta on Saturday. This was part of the ongoing GOAT Tour of India. According to the agenda, Messi had to be on the pitch for two hours. But he chose to leave after 22 minutes. There were reasons related to security.
Fan Reaction and Damage at Stadiums
Messi had VIPs all around him. Fans were not able to get a clear view of him. Fans were unhappy after Messi left. Fans broke water bottles and chairs in the stadium.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Statement
A former Indian cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar, also reacted to this event. Gavaskar said that Messi was behind what happened in Kolkata. Gavaskar explained, “Someone else is being blamed. No one is questioning a person who has not honored a commitment. It is not known what the deal was, but Messi departed before he was expected to.” Gavaskar explained that it is Messi and his team who caused the problem.
Opinion on Security Issues
Gavaskar did not agree that there was a security issue that made Messi leave the ground early. According to Gavaskar, there was no threat at the stadium. Gavaskar continued that Messi could have gone around the ground to greet fans or play football. Gavaskar also believed that political leaders and VIPS should have stepped aside to give fans a clear view of the stadium.
Comparisons With Other City Tourism
Gavaskar observed that Messi’s engagements in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi were conducted without any problems. He said such engagements were conducted according to schedule. He offered his conclusion by saying that one should investigate if obligations were met before charging the organizers or fans.
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