US EditionSourav Ganguly Takes Legal Route, Sues Argentina Fan Club President for ₹50 Cr over Messi Kolkata Event Chaos
- Sourav Ganguly has filed a defamation suit for ₹50 crores against Uttam Saha, the president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, due to Saha's allegations regarding Ganguly's involvement in a chaotic event for Lionel Messi.
- Ganguly described Saha's remarks as false, malicious, offensive, and defamatory, stating they were made without factual basis.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly apologized on X for the event's mismanagement, expressing regret to both Messi and Kolkata's football fans.
- The Messi event at Yuva Bharati Stadium was criticized for poor organization and led to chaotic scenes, disappointing many fans who paid for tickets.
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Sourav Ganguly takes legal route, sues Argentina Fan Club president for ₹50 cr over Messi Kolkata event chaos
Sourav Ganguly was present at the venue during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit at the Salt Lake stadium on December 13. Ganguly was one of two guests invited for the event and left the venue shortly after Messi's early exit.
Messi Kolkata event controversy: Why did Sourav Ganguly file Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president?
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against an Argentine football fan club's portfolio holder for allegedly making derogatory remarks about him on social media. He's sent a legal notice and plans to file a Rs 50 crore defamation suit, seeking damages.
Sourav Ganguly also attended Lionel Messi's Kolkata event. Ganguly's name was dragged into the incident at the Salt Lake Stadium, following which the former Indian captain took action and filed a defamation suit against Uttam Saha.
Sourav Ganguly Files Complaint Against 'Argentina Fan Club' Head Over Remarks
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lodged a police complaint against the head of Kolkata-based 'Argentina football fan club', alleging that the individual made objectionable remarks against him, a senior officer said.
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