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Fans express disappointment over ‘messed up Messi event’

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December 14, 2025

ALL for a glimpse of Lionel Messi.

- SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN

For What was meant to be a once in lifetime moment turned into a day of heartbreak for thousands of football fans who thronged the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, hoping to catch a glimpse of Argentine football legend Lionel MessiThere was no proper sight of Messi as he was covered with organisers and security personnel. The expected penalty shootout didn’t happen, leaving fans angry and emotionally drained.

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