India, May 10 -- When Lionel Messi landed in India on December 13 last year, many expected it to become a landmark moment in Indian sporting history, with arguably the greatest footballer ever arriving for a much-hyped four-city tour. The tour began in Kolkata, a city known for its deep passion for football, and organisers believed it would be the perfect stage to set the tone for the rest of the tour. However, things quickly spiralled out of control for sports organiser Satadru Dutta, the man behind bringing Messi to India. What was meant to be a celebration soon turned into one of the most controversial sporting events in recent memory, surrounded by allegations of mismanagement, political interference and serious security lapses, with ...
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