Kolkata: Satadru Dutta, the main organizer and promoter of Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated ‘G.O.A.T. Tour of India’, was denied bail on Sunday and sent to 14-day police custody following the chaotic scenes that erupted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium during the football legend’s visit.

The trouble began on Saturday afternoon when Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, arrived at the stadium. Tens of thousands of fans had gathered, many having paid as much as Rs 14,000 per ticket, eager for a glimpse of the football superstar. What was expected to be a celebratory event quickly descended into chaos as fans surged forward, unable to see Messi, and began booing officials, throwing chairs, and tossing bottles. Security personnel were forced to interven

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