India, June 17 -- Lionel Messi's communication team has finally broken its silence on the chaos that unfolded at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during the opening day of the GOAT Tour last December. In an email sent to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, Messi's camp reportedly held former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas responsible for the fiasco while exonerating event organiser Satadru Dutta, who was arrested and jailed following the incident.

The development was confirmed by Dutta, although the Bidhannagar Police declined to comment. The email forms part of an ongoing investigation after Dutta filed a complaint alleging criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, cheating and extortion.

"An email arrived today. The consult...