Indian politician Mamata Banerjee apologizes to Lionel Messi after chaos during his visit to Kolkata
Banerjee is shocked by the consequences of the meeting with Lionel Messi.
Details: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, has publicly apologized to Lionel Messi after chaos erupted during his visit to Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
“I am deeply upset and shocked by the organizational issues I witnessed today at the stadium,” Banerjee stated.
The incident unfolded after Indian fans learned that their interaction with Messi would be extremely brief. Frustrated supporters sparked unrest in the stands.
Kolkata police have detained the main event organizer following an official complaint. The fans’ frustration stemmed from the event schedule, which allowed only a short meet-and-greet with Messi before his swift departure.
Reminder: Another unpleasant incident at Messi’s event in Kolkata: the footballer tried to interact with supporters, but politicians interfered.
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